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A18 VNB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 55,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,867 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,338 miles

rear seat belt stalk damaged but operational

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,352 miles

all tyres showing slight signs of perish

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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A18 VNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A18 VNB, 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 A18 VNB registered?

A18 VNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is A18 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VNB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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