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DU56 FFV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,205 miles

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

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2017 109,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 94,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,656 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

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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DU56 FFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU56 FFV, 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 DU56 FFV registered?

DU56 FFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is DU56 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 FFV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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