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OU06 EPL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,235 mi
Last recorded115,235 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 115,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 109,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,604 miles

Nearside Front seat buckle damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,339 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,370 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 58,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 5 May 2011 51,039 miles

offside front body wing damage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,393 miles

n/s/f foglamp lens damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

wear both front brake discs

corrosion both rear brake discs

BOTH FRONT TYRES, INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SPLITTING

BOTH FRONT TYRES, TREADS VERY LOW AT EDGES.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,430 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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OU06 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU06 EPL, 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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OU06 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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