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FY56 SPV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,698 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 70,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,733 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 61,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,808 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 58,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 38,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,241 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 SPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY56 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY56 SPV?

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What year was FY56 SPV registered?

FY56 SPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is FY56 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 SPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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