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FL06 YWT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,868 mi
Last recorded27,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 YWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 27,868 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,761 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,817 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,975 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,603 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front of vehicle has body damage

Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,603 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

front brake discs worn

front of vehicle has body damage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

o/s outer c.v boot leaking grease

Fail 29 Sep 2012 49,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,085 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,360 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside 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 YWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FL06 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

FL06 YWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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