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WR06 EBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,908 mi
Last recorded150,908 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,908 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Little reserve travel

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Door handle missing but can still opens

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,247 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Little reserve travel. (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Dip beam image dim/dull.

Offside Rear Outer Door handle missing but can still opens.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 143,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front flickering. (4.2.1 (a))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Little reserve travel. (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Dip beam image dim/dull.

Offside Rear Outer Door handle missing but can still opens.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,255 miles

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

Offside Rear door handle missing can still open door from outside of vehicle

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,489 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake has only just met requirements requires further attention

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather

offside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,831 miles

2x rear tyres have cracks but not deep enopugh to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

n/s/f wheel has side to side play

Fail 29 Mar 2014 99,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/f wheel has side to side play

2x rear tyres have cracks but not deep enopugh to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 2 Apr 2013 87,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,134 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,134 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,128 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 65,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 51,496 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 29,610 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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WR06 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR06 EBJ, 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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WR06 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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