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EX06 XCM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,598 mi
Last recorded145,598 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 145,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 145,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 142,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 142,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,544 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,340 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 125,487 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 125,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,120 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,882 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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EX06 XCM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX06 XCM, 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 EX06 XCM registered?

EX06 XCM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EX06 XCM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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