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FV06 FXC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,317 mi
Last recorded174,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 174,317 miles

EML on

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,670 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 132,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,410 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,410 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,344 miles

play in o/s/f tie rod end

run-out on front brakes

Pass 31 May 2011 75,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 67,147 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,678 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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FV06 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV06 FXC, 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 FV06 FXC registered?

FV06 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is FV06 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 FXC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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