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PE06 ZXU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,545 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake high

nearside front tyre 3mm but worn more on edges

nearside parking brake not as good as offside

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,444 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all seat belts slow to retract

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,812 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly on out face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked 205/55/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

hand brake cable retainer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at min standard please change asap 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shocker top stiff

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked 205/55/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

hand brake cable retainer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,619 miles

Front brake discs lipped and due for change

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

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

Offside Front drivers door handle worn

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,228 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 62,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,476 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,191 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 42,151 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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 ZXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

PE06 ZXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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