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CX06 FVW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 126,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail touching shock absorber (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine rattling on idle

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/multiple cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

under shields fitted

Offside Rear Outer smooth outer edge/marked with chalk

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,649 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 96,649 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 12,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,321 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,257 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 57,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,392 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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CX06 FVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX06 FVW, 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 CX06 FVW registered?

CX06 FVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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The MOT history for CX06 FVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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