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FL56 JZE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 JZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,130 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s,r/n/s,r/o/s tyre treads low on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s,r/n/s,r/o/s tyre treads low on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,073 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,089 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,089 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,928 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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FL56 JZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL56 JZE, 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 FL56 JZE registered?

FL56 JZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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