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CX55 FHP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,040 mi
Last recorded159,040 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 148,175 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,674 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,518 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,020 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre lumpy and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,396 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

deep cut to near side rear tyre, glass still inside.

front inner brake pads look low.

front tyre pressures look low.

front tyres wearing on unevenly.

rear number plate loose.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,611 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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CX55 FHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CX55 FHP, 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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CX55 FHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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