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ML06 ELW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge misshaped

Offside Rear tyre cracked outer sidewall, inner edge misshaped, cut in inner sidewall not to cords

Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,746 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge misshaped

Offside Rear tyre cracked outer sidewall, inner edge misshaped, cut in inner sidewall not to cords

Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inside edge

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 24 May 2017 102,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 96,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 89,519 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cracks on inner and outer walls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,790 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaitor is slightly leaking grease from the inner clip

n/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and has cuts on the outer wall

n/s/r tyre has cracks on the outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,883 miles

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,957 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat is fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,949 miles

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

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat is fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,334 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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ML06 ELW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ML06 ELW, 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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ML06 ELW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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