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YH06 ZTV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 ZTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,928 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 135,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (jammed) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 133,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt (7.1.2 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,025 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck rusting (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 128,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck rusting (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach plycords

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach plycords

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,607 miles

Offside Front grease around cv boot area and boot collapsed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,607 miles

Offside Front grease around cv boot area and boot collapsed

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 71,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,249 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 59,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,808 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 18,972 miles

N/S Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Slight Cut No Cords Exposed.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YH06 ZTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH06 ZTV, 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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YH06 ZTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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