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EX56 ATF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,102 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush + Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush + Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 121,399 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,620 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,251 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,395 miles

some testable items not tested due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,491 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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EX56 ATF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX56 ATF, 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 EX56 ATF registered?

EX56 ATF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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