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FY56 FMV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,720 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 110,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,821 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,686 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,736 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,736 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,118 miles

Front brake dust covers badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,067 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 100,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,679 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,468 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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FY56 FMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FY56 FMV, 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 FY56 FMV registered?

FY56 FMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 FMV safe to buy?

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