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EK56 TSX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,124 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,363 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,774 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slightly worn outside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 17,877 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 TSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK56 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

EK56 TSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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