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FX06 VCG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,138 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,292 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 115,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,374 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,691 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,066 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,066 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FX06 VCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX06 VCG, 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 FX06 VCG registered?

FX06 VCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FX06 VCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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