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FE56 OAY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,005 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides , worn and badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres 0mm on inner edge

front brake pads getting low discs rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres 0mm on inner edge

front brake pads getting low discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,342 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm on inner edge,worn unevenly

O/S/R tyre down to 3mm on inner edge,worn unevenly

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,495 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,419 miles

very slight dent on front subframe

Fail 18 Aug 2010 20,419 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

very slight dent on front subframe

Fail 16 Aug 2010 20,385 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front steering rack gaiter incorrectly fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads wearing thin

rear wiper blade split

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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FE56 OAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE56 OAY, 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 FE56 OAY registered?

FE56 OAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is FE56 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 OAY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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