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FP06 XLC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 148,748 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,111 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside and nearside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 178,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,421 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Front brakes in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm and bald inner edge

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear tyre has bald inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate slightly loose

rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing not impairing function

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,915 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,406 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 XLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

FP06 XLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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