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FY06 OMK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,808 mi
Last recorded178,808 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 OMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 178,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 173,801 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 161,296 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 161,296 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,243 miles

vehicle has been fitted with new rear coil springs

Fail 17 Mar 2022 155,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 147,231 miles

front suspension very low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 147,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

HID headlamp conversion fitted

front suspension very low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,004 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray scraping and damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,318 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

front tyres low on edges

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,029 miles

fibre bushes in steering system noisy

rear brake discs scored & worn

rear tyre wear uneven both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,266 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,323 miles

front brake discs & pads 50% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,755 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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FY06 OMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY06 OMK, 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 FY06 OMK registered?

FY06 OMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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