MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17W (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside and offside front discs slightly worn.
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
nearside and offside front discs slightly worn.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF56 AEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EF56 AEV, 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 EF56 AEV registered?
EF56 AEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.
Is EF56 AEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF56 AEV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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