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PE06 RXX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 RXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 138,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 134,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 126,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake lever travel also (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,656 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 103,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 90,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 90,728 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,487 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,486 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S WASHER JET OPERATION IS POOR

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,362 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY THIN

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,955 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE AND HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,954 miles

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED

HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE AND HAS A LOT OF TRAVEL

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,353 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,424 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 RXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

PE06 RXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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