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BX06 EGY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 113,107 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad material is no longer attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut inner outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater not working Both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,182 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 70,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,083 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,724 miles

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

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

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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BX06 EGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BX06 EGY, 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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BX06 EGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 July 2006.

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