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OE55 VXL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 141,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank pipes corroded (fill up tube to tank)

service overdue 5000 miles on dash

Fail 21 May 2019 141,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure casing broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank pipes corroded (fill up tube to tank)

service overdue 5000 miles on dash

Pass 29 May 2018 135,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 135,968 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements comes on with the side lamp (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 126,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 116,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 108,110 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,330 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,793 miles

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

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 VXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol 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 OE55 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

OE55 VXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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