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EK06 NUP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,781 mi
Last recorded141,781 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 NUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer body damage

both front upper suspension mountings noisy when steering turned on lock to lock.

clutch bearing noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2021 134,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer body damage

both front upper suspension mountings noisy when steering turned on lock to lock.

clutch bearing noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,917 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage o/s/f inner wheel rim (flat spot)

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 122,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,858 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 116,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seats fitted, seatbelts not tested

covers & trays fitted

fog light message, OSR fog light works

service light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seats fitted, seatbelts not tested

covers & trays fitted

fog light message, OSR fog light works

service light on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,867 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,580 miles

off side front tyre,wearing inner wall

rear no plate,in-secure

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,580 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front tyre,wearing inner wall

rear no plate,in-secure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,216 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,627 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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EK06 NUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

EK06 NUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 NUP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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