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FM06 FAU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,955 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

park brake long travel

Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

park brake long travel

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FM06 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FM06 FAU, 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 FM06 FAU registered?

FM06 FAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is FM06 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 FAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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