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EN55 JLU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,904 mi
Last recorded107,904 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,904 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Nearside Front Side indicator damaged

bonnet heat shield missing

Fail 22 Feb 2024 107,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Nearside Front Side indicator damaged

bonnet heat shield missing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 161,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,395 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 74,385 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,130 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,064 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,455 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on edges.

Unable to inspect both rear outer seatbelts properly due to child seats fitted and both seatbelts were unbuckled already.

Unable to inspect the underside of vehicle properly due to underbody shields fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,405 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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EN55 JLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN55 JLU, 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 EN55 JLU registered?

EN55 JLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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