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YR06 EPP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,601 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,539 miles

corrosion underneath

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,657 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,139 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPP, 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 YR06 EPP registered?

YR06 EPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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