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FX06 XBL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 143,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,716 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

mileage unreadable looks like 135658 ?

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,795 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,316 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,663 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,462 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,025 miles

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Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,738 miles

front tyre treads low,worn on edges

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 XBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX06 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

FX06 XBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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