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FL56 KGY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,222 miles

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

boot access from inside only

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 113,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot access from inside only

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,795 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 109,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 104,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,661 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing but still clearing the window screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing but still clearing the window screen effectivly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,071 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,071 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,502 miles

EML displayed

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

EML displayed

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,787 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,012 miles

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

front brake discs part worn

front brake pads part worn

offside front tyre wearing in centre of tread

Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs part worn

front brake pads part worn

offside front tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FL56 KGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KGY, 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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FL56 KGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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