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FA06 GYY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,536 mi
Last recorded191,536 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 191,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer corroded

engine management light on pre 1 July 2008

front subframe damaged offside

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 191,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer corroded

engine management light on pre 1 July 2008

front subframe damaged offside

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 178,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 167,865 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 167,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 157,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 148,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 142,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,732 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 132,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front and both rear shock absorbers, corroded casings

exhaust leak

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

rear brake pipes corroded

steering wheel/column, end float

Fail 1 Oct 2015 123,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front and both rear shock absorbers, corroded casings

exhaust leak

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

rear brake pipes corroded

steering wheel/column, end float

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,491 miles

full under tray fitted

nsr seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,317 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FA06 GYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA06 GYY, 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 FA06 GYY registered?

FA06 GYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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