Engines
The most common engines in 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars on Dutch roads are the 1.7 petrol (85 kW, 114 hp), 2.0 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp) and 1.5 petrol (70 kW, 94 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 petrol | 85 kW 114 hp | 1,004 |
| 2.0 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 871 |
| 1.5 petrol | 70 kW 94 hp | 377 |
| 2.0 petrol | 142 kW 190 hp | 306 |
| 2.0 diesel | 80 kW 107 hp | 106 |
| 2.0 diesel | 103 kW 138 hp | 56 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the Netherlands
2,728 first registered in 2006 are on Dutch roads; 46% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €37,621.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,656
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af1,135
- Band onvoldoende profiel857
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld688
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd612
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm517
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar491
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling427
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,386 cars built in 2006 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 511 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,472 of these cars first registered in 2006 took their annual MOT test. 56% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2006 the figure was 56%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.7% | 21.5% |
| Brakes | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Suspension | 14.0% | 17.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.9% | 8.6% |
| Visibility | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | 6.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
335 of these cars first registered in 2006 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 236,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
279 2006 cars are on the New Zealand register; 98% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
| 2007020 29 Jan 2007 | Electrical On certain B200 and B200T vehicles, the wiring insulation of the combination switch may wear off causing the rear or front wiper to malfunction. Improper opera… |
| 2006132 5 Jun 2006 | Other The Operator's Manuals in certain B200 and B200T contain incorrect rear seat belt operating instructions regarding fastening child restraints. Correction: Owner… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada