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YR06 EOB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,168 miles

Exhaust emission just passed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides brake cable corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on parking brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, sills, rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,165 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both sides, spring force significantly reduced (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Throwing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emission just passed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides brake cable corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on parking brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, sills, rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,921 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded though outer skin

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer corroded though outer skin

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 92,835 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED SO COULD NOT INSPECT FULLY

Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 87,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,653 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 72,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,698 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,346 miles

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

front brake discs corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,036 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on tread surface

Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on tread surface

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,675 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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YR06 EOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YR06 EOB, 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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YR06 EOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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