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E16 ELK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 107,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 103,703 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deteriorated and both rear tyre worn on edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,819 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 99,818 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth, perishing & multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,462 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake has long travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has worn bald on outer tread

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has worn bald on outer tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 54,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 54,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 51,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 49,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,410 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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E16 ELK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E16 ELK, 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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E16 ELK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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