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FL06 YXB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,305 miles

All underbody corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,871 miles

Baffles loose in centre exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,477 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,094 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,765 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 37,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 37,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,711 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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FL06 YXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

FL06 YXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is FL06 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 YXB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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