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YO06 VTV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,168 miles

All 4 shock absorber bodies corroded

All brake flexi hoses perishing

Both sides Rear metal Brake pipe corroded (just meet pass critera)

Both sides front lower suspension arms corroding & bushes perishing

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,666 miles

All 4 shock absorber bodies corroded

All brake flexi hoses perishing

Both sides Rear metal Brake pipe corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arms corroding & bushes perishing

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides rear tyre perishing & starting to crack

Exhaust system corroding

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,291 miles

All shock absorber bodies corroded

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,969 miles

All shock absorbers bodies corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm corroding

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust starting to corrode

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,190 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

All shock absorbers corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm corroding

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,923 miles

All shock absorbers corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm corroding

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2020 67,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All shock absorbers corroding

Both sides front lower suspension arm corroding

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,335 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,410 miles

Both sides rear shock absorbers corroding

Both sides rear tyres perishing

Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear shock absorbers corroding

Both sides rear tyres perishing

Offside front tyre splits in sidewall

Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small split on inner sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,362 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,161 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,740 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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YO06 VTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YO06 VTV, 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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What year was YO06 VTV registered?

YO06 VTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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