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FG06 CVU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 137,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,693 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside front outer brake pad worn

Offside rear shock damp

Fail 23 Mar 2023 136,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside front outer brake pad worn

Offside rear shock damp

Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,377 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad getting low

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,607 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Damaged, Cover With Grease, No Ingress Of Dirt

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Perished, Weeping Grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,131 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front outer c/v boots damp with grease

lower engine mount worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,118 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,201 miles

diesel filler pipe rusted, goes from filler down to the tank

o/s/f cv boot weeping grease

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,554 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,069 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,031 miles

wipers a little liney

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,098 miles

Tread cracking on nearside rear tyre.

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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FG06 CVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FG06 CVU, 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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FG06 CVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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