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WV06 UTE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake light coming on and off

Fail 30 Jul 2018 151,967 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 143,455 miles

both front brakes binding slightly.

Offside washer not working.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 143,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly.

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside washer not working.

Pass 29 May 2015 129,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2015 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 119,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 105,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs started to wear

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,231 miles

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads getting low

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,231 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads getting low

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,773 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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WV06 UTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV06 UTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV06 UTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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