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EF06 RJO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,514 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)&chip on swept area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel &o/f Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,432 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,909 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 89,909 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,127 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,287 miles

both side inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 60,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,414 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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EF06 RJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF06 RJO, 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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EF06 RJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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