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EJ55 XZF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,013 mi
Last recorded44,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 44,013 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 44,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 33,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,288 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2023 29,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,686 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 21,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 18,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 17,499 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2017 16,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 15,660 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 15,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 15,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lock rear seat backs to upright after releasing trapped seatbelts

Pass 15 May 2014 14,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service warning on

Fail 28 May 2013 13,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

service warning on

Pass 29 May 2012 10,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust evident on all brake discs

Pass 13 May 2011 8,500 miles

rear brake discs pitted front discs slightly scored

Fail 13 May 2011 8,500 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted front discs slightly scored

Pass 26 May 2010 7,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,710 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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EJ55 XZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EJ55 XZF, 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 EJ55 XZF registered?

EJ55 XZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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