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Mercedes-benz B-CLASS - 2006

327.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz B-CLASS, model year 2006. Sample size: 2,076 cars, 4,533 tests and 14,827 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,076 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class has a defect rate of 327 per 100 vehicles, which is 11% lower than the average for cars of the same year. It shows a significant improvement in areas like steering, where it has half the failure rate compared to the average, and in wheels and suspensions, where its defect rate is notably lower. However, it struggles with brake issues, presenting a much higher defect rate than the average. Mileage trends indicate that defects increase with distance travelled, particularly in the higher mileage categories. Overall, the B-Class performs well in several categories but has notable weaknesses in braking.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,076 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz B-CLASS

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 41.2% worse
217.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 59.4% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 0.7% worse
27.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 35.6% better
71.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 27.9% better
226.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 13.6% worse
67.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 9.3% worse
12.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 51.5% better
21.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,481
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,087
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 882
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 854
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 639
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 597
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 580
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 467
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 457
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 441

Serious faults (Top 10)

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 439
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 226
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 213
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 208
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 144
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 117
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 113
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 101
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 91