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381 MY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration381 MY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,941 miles

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

Rear fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,311 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 75,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,737 miles

Fuel filler pipe and over flow pipe corroding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Fail 29 Dec 2020 68,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread f+r plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres perished on outer shoulders

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,802 miles

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

rear tyres perished on outer shoulders

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,733 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,771 miles

both rear tyres perishing/ cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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381 MY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 381 MY, 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 381 MY registered?

381 MY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is 381 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 381 MY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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