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YY06 OTX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,962 mi
Last recorded114,962 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,525 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 111,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning light

Fail 27 Feb 2017 111,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,984 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad worning light is on

engine light is on

o/s rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

n/s rear tyre is badly cracked on the inner sidewall

o/s front tyre is badly worn on both edges and has cuts in the sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,984 miles

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

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

brake pad worning light is on

engine light is on

o/s rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

n/s rear tyre is badly cracked on the inner sidewall

o/s front tyre is badly worn on both edges and has cuts in the sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,789 miles

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

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

cut on near side outer tyre wall'

management light stay on.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,643 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cut on near side outer tyre wall'

management light stay on.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seats fitted to the o/s and n/s rear seatbelts

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,694 miles

baby seats fitted to the o/s and n/s rear seatbelts

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excessive oil leak from engine advise get this checked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 64,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 45,123 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YY06 OTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YY06 OTX, 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 YY06 OTX registered?

YY06 OTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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