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EY06 EFN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 EFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 116,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 116,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2020 99,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 93,290 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 87,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 87,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 80,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges. Alignment check required.

Rear No. plate approaching condition where it may become liable to be mis-read.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 46,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 40,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 34,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 17 May 2010 29,200 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

front brake pads are app. 70% worn

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 29,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

front brake pads are app. 70% worn

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 23,218 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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EY06 EFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EY06 EFN, 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 EY06 EFN registered?

EY06 EFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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