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EK06 TGY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,396 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,348 miles

MIL lamp indicates a fault

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

Offside Front Outer 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 5 Jul 2021 78,385 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 78,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 73,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,297 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,966 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on outer walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 54,966 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on outer walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,787 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R Seat has a car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre has possible puncture, outside repairable area.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,462 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 TGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

EK06 TGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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