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DC06 FHP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 94,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 94,404 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,148 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 86,148 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 76,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,751 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 71,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,696 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,049 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre has a slight cut to side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,621 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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DC06 FHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DC06 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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What year was DC06 FHP registered?

DC06 FHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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