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PE06 RXS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,649 mi
Last recorded130,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 RXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle body front and back has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,946 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,546 miles

Engine light illuminated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 2 Oct 2023 120,546 miles

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

Engine light illuminated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lamp on

Fail 13 Aug 2020 114,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

engine lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,213 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 110,940 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,245 miles

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,698 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,282 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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PE06 RXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PE06 RXS, 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 PE06 RXS registered?

PE06 RXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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