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FP56 FKG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2016 121,634 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,603 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,440 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,085 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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FP56 FKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP56 FKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 FKG registered?

FP56 FKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is FP56 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 FKG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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