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YX06 VFK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,543 mi
Last recorded108,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,320 miles

2 rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 87,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,950 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

off side handbrake effort slightly low

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on brake pipe to near side rear flexi hose

slight handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

off side handbrake effort slightly low

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on brake pipe to near side rear flexi hose

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,726 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,512 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,119 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,579 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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YX06 VFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX06 VFK, 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 YX06 VFK registered?

YX06 VFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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