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SF06 EAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,532 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

run flat indicator on

Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,522 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

run flat indicator on

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 89,084 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,405 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords showing)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front tyre cut no cords showing at time of test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,473 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,037 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,299 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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SF06 EAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF06 EAJ, 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 SF06 EAJ registered?

SF06 EAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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