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EO56 XEF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,559 mi
Last recorded100,559 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 94,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,401 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,967 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,004 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,859 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlight (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,451 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,990 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,930 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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EO56 XEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EO56 XEF, 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 EO56 XEF registered?

EO56 XEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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