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EK56 FBN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 105,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,571 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,584 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 44,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,245 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 FBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

EK56 FBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 FBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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