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OE55 PHK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 119,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2026 119,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,344 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 117,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,092 miles

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 100,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,126 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 78,114 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting bold on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 74,159 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 74,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,940 miles

n/s and o/s rear seat belt retracts very slowly

Fail 30 Dec 2014 57,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear seat belt retracts very slowly

Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,950 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 54,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,026 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2008 17,343 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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OE55 PHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE55 PHK, 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 OE55 PHK registered?

OE55 PHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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