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FY56 FNE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,575 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,760 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,577 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,086 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,086 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,750 miles

unable to see rear inner pads.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake could do with slight adjustment,

n/s headlight aim at upper limit.

o/s/f cv boot has seepage from clip.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiper blade split/deterioated

Fail 3 Nov 2012 34,094 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiper blade split/deterioated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Nov 2010 21,307 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,596 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)

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 FNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol 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 FY56 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

FY56 FNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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