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DC06 FWE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,062 miles

play in o/s/ inner steering joint

Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,062 miles

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

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

play in o/s/ inner steering joint

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 94,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,657 miles

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

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

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 FWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

DC06 FWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is DC06 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 FWE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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