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FL06 XBE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,394 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Dec 2024 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes corrded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,539 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,544 miles

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

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 XBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FL06 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

FL06 XBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FL06 XBE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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