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OO05 EPH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,293 mi
Last recorded189,293 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 189,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 169,349 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,396 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 124,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,068 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,965 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,829 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,377 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside & nearside pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 86,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 86,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,291 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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OO05 EPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OO05 EPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO05 EPH registered?

OO05 EPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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