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AF06 EFL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,418 mi
Last recorded68,418 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Warn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre warn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2022 68,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs also starting to rust (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre Warn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre warn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,474 miles

Hand brake effort at 17% only

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

Rear Brake discs reusting

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,721 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 11,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,793 miles

NSF fog lamp glass smashed

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to fuel tank filler neck

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,793 miles

NSF fog lamp glass smashed

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to fuel tank filler neck

Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,462 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,462 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,214 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,074 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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AF06 EFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF06 EFL, 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 AF06 EFL registered?

AF06 EFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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