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FY56 TKV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,867 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 133,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,466 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 126,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 126,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,998 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,494 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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 TKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

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

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