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EK06 FLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 106,832 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 101,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 101,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 100,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,874 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,595 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall marked x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,618 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear & nearside front seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,642 miles

nearside rear & nearside front seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EK06 FLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK06 FLJ, 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 EK06 FLJ registered?

EK06 FLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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