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FG56 BKL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 83,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,898 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,575 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,564 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,574 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,827 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,837 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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FG56 BKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG56 BKL, 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 FG56 BKL registered?

FG56 BKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FG56 BKL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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