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FG06 JHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,738 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,966 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,954 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age related deterioration

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various marks on body work and wheels

oil residue around engine

various brake pipes have mild age related corrosion marks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,044 miles

Play in Offside front track rod

Undertrays fitted

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear disc corroding

Play in Offside front track rod

Rear brake pads low

Undertrays fitted

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,685 miles

high handbrake travel

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,100 miles

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

front disc worn

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,196 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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FG06 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG06 JHJ, 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 FG06 JHJ registered?

FG06 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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