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FX06 XBP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,414 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated immediately repair needed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,777 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

service indicator on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

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 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

FX06 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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