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FL06 OFB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,945 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

oil leak from underside of engine

only one tone working on horn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall but within limits and no cords exposed

undertrays damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,899 miles

front discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,751 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2011 37,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,495 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FL06 OFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FL06 OFB, 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 FL06 OFB registered?

FL06 OFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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