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FE56 VUO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,905 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,517 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,064 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre worn on both outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & cut.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges & starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre worn on both outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & cut.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,943 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,943 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,063 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise N/S/R bumper slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,765 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Vehicle has damage to nearside rear bumper & pannel.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,935 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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FE56 VUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

FE56 VUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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