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AF06 ELO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 112,947 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 112,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,753 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Plastic covers to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes. ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes. ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,578 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic undertrays fitted .

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,383 miles

Front screen wash jets are partially blocked but provide enough liquid to clear the screen

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 58,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 39,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,926 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 33,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 26,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 5,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,392 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 ELO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

AF06 ELO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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