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FP56 FKW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 128,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 115,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,559 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

service overdue, 6 months.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS and NS (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

service overdue, 6 months.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,257 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

free play in handbrake cable

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

free play in handbrake cable

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,451 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,613 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,703 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 89,703 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,251 miles

Items removed from rear view mirror.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,967 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,658 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 FKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

FP56 FKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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