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FL06 ZXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,405 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,810 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,896 miles

Offside Front tyre warn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre warn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,022 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2016 68,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,681 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked through age

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

offside raer tyre cracked through age

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,739 miles

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion ( greased )

all tyres 3.0mm

both front washer jets poor

fuel tank filler pipe corroded ( greased )

slight surface corrsion on floor pan joints .

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspect nearside front inner brake pad to be parting from the metal backing.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,681 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 ZXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

FL06 ZXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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