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FV56 APY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,695 mi
Last recorded146,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside washer jet inoperative

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre inner edge of tread area wearing low

Fail 26 Jun 2023 136,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre inner edge of tread area wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2022 127,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,636 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,886 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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FV56 APY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV56 APY, 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 FV56 APY registered?

FV56 APY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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