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EK06 LMX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tays

Fail 21 Jan 2022 152,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tays

Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 145,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 130,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,182 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 85,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 52,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,995 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 EK06 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

EK06 LMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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