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EK56 FAM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,748 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Washer jet weak

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,724 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,319 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone a ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 52,319 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone a ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 49,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 43,716 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 35,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,454 miles

Rear arm bushes deteriorating

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,027 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,488 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished and wearing close to the legal limit (2mm)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,916 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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EK56 FAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK56 FAM, 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 EK56 FAM registered?

EK56 FAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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