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BK06 FCU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,915 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 78,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

tpms on Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,432 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

tpms on Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet catch lever broken

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,096 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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BK06 FCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK06 FCU, 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 BK06 FCU registered?

BK06 FCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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