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FE06 EEU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,115 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,115 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,373 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,574 miles

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

O / S / F/ C V GAITER

O/S/F/ TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 81,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,981 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,747 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,871 miles

front disc worn

Fail 31 Jul 2010 39,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,125 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,269 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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FE06 EEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE06 EEU, 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 FE06 EEU registered?

FE06 EEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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