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FV06 FXH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,630 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 118,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,028 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,027 miles

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,547 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,185 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 72,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,736 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,685 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 61,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,955 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 FXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV06 FXH, 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 FV06 FXH registered?

FV06 FXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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