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EF55 YLC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,599 mi
Last recorded99,599 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,599 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,599 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,374 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 93,373 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,167 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,167 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,748 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,205 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 19,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2008 15,016 miles

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

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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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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