MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ofside lamp in /op (4.7.1 (b) (i))
EML on
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EML on
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has a cut
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has a cut
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SRS light on
both the front brake discs are slightly worn
gearbox damp
nail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
SRS light on
both the front brake discs are slightly worn
gearbox damp
nail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front tyre worn to excess on outer most edge
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EF55 YLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EF55 YLC, 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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EF55 YLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 January 2006.
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