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FV56 LYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,186 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear Inner Uneven tyre wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Uneven tyre wear

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

Offside Rear Inner Uneven tyre wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,993 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,245 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

some corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,202 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,426 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYZ, 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 FV56 LYZ registered?

FV56 LYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 LYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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