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FV55 VYN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,596 mi
Last recorded62,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 50,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,919 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer shoulder

Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,919 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

brake efficiency minimum just met , system may need adjustment or repair

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside parkbrake effort slightly down against nearside

Pass 27 Dec 2013 29,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,702 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 VYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV55 VYN, 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 FV55 VYN registered?

FV55 VYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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