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EY55 BYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 81,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 81,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,525 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 80,525 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,033 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,267 miles

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

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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EY55 BYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EY55 BYF, 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 EY55 BYF registered?

EY55 BYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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