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EY56 OKB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 107,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 101,385 miles

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

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2024 101,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspention arms areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both sides caliper cariers slightly plays

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

hand brake travels

steering u joint plays

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2022 94,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,359 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 77,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,121 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 12 Oct 2018 70,109 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,109 miles

Front brakes working unevenly at 11%

Front wipers worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brakes working unevenly at 14%

fuel neck corrsiosn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,109 miles

Front brakes working unevenly at 11%

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brakes working unevenly at 14%

fuel neck corrsiosn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,778 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre wall worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf nsr osf tyres cut

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,075 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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EY56 OKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY56 OKB, 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 EY56 OKB registered?

EY56 OKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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