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FH55 DYX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,014 mi
Last recorded127,014 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 127,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 127,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 124,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 117,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,906 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 109,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,432 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system centre silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,836 miles

C EXHAUST BRACKET CRACKED.

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F+N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 87,836 miles

C EXHAUST BRACKET CRACKED.

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F+N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outside edge and both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,096 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,789 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,188 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,893 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,534 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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FH55 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FH55 DYX, 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 FH55 DYX registered?

FH55 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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