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EA06 XVU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,977 mi
Last recorded45,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 45,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 45,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 39,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to side wall+cracks on side wall due to old age

Offside Front tyre has cuts to side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall due to old age

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to side wall+cracks on side wall due to old age

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to side wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall due to old age

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,314 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,033 miles

EML light stays on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 28,033 miles

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

EML light stays on

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,605 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,868 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,385 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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EA06 XVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA06 XVU, 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 EA06 XVU registered?

EA06 XVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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