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RO56 EOW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 EOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,854 miles

slight wear to rear engine mounts

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 87,878 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 84,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,079 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 81,079 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,078 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 75,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,805 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (starting to step)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (starting to step)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

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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RO56 EOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO56 EOW, 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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RO56 EOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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