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A3 HFO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,456 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,455 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2024 90,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,334 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,605 miles

Front Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 45,605 miles

Front Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working and also no direction indicator or position lamp not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,039 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,630 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,645 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,411 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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A3 HFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A3 HFO, 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 A3 HFO registered?

A3 HFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is A3 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HFO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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