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FP06 UXY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,479 mi
Last recorded137,479 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 UXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 137,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear door trim has sharp edges

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,906 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 123,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 119,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake wear warring light on

corrosion on front and rear shockers

Fail 2 Sep 2019 119,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

brake wear warring light on

corrosion on front and rear shockers

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,089 miles

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,759 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,511 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 979,191 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 97,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

o/s front disc worn and corroded inner face

o/s rear disc worn and corroded

trans warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest tracking fronts worn outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suggest tracking fronts worn outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,428 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,597 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear, this area not inspected.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front headlamp aim at the highest permissable height.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,597 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear, this area not inspected.

Offside front headlamp aim at the highest permissable height.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,141 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 43,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,761 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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FP06 UXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP06 UXY, 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 FP06 UXY registered?

FP06 UXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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