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AF06 CAV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,655 mi
Last recorded150,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 150,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 150,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,246 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 142,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,021 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,676 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,676 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 63,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,285 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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AF06 CAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF06 CAV, 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 AF06 CAV registered?

AF06 CAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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