MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
service overdue, 6 months.
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.
Trays and covers fitted
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
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
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from rear view mirror.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Is FP56 FKW safe to buy?
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