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FV55 UYB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,678 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,678 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

engine oil low

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

engine oil low

Fail 28 Mar 2019 63,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,125 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,123 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,971 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 54,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has started cracking

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 49,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has started cracking

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre sidewall damage

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,514 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has started cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,117 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Number plate front has small crack advise replacement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer not working

front wiper slighty worn

n/s mirror indicator cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,623 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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FV55 UYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV55 UYB, 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 FV55 UYB registered?

FV55 UYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is FV55 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 UYB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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