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EY06 ZYW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ZYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,567 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,213 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 84,213 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 79,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside front tyre worn (2mm)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn (2mm)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothrear tyres wearing inner edge/starting to crack/perish

rear wiper blade split

slight play offside front inner steering rack rod end

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothrear tyres wearing inner edge/starting to crack/perish

rear wiper blade split

slight play offside front inner steering rack rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,644 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

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Fail 27 Apr 2012 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre treads wearing low

n/s screen washer spray weak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre treads wearing low

n/s screen washer spray weak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing low.

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 ZYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

EY06 ZYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EY06 ZYW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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