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LA06 EPY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,859 mi
Last recorded155,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 155,859 miles

play at steering wheel

poor pattern to nearside headlamp dipped beam

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose close to excessively corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 148,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 148,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,180 miles

emission limits just met

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2014 104,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2014 104,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,993 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front small under tray holed

Pass 21 Jul 2012 66,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,590 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,295 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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LA06 EPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA06 EPY, 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 LA06 EPY registered?

LA06 EPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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