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FY56 VAK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,955 mi
Last recorded138,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,955 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,067 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside + Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,560 miles

Under Trays Obscurring View Under Trays Obscurring View

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under Trays Obscurring View Under Trays Obscurring View

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,162 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 109,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,284 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,346 miles

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

handbrake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,228 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009

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)

due to under guard fitted several component not checked could not see

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 VAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY56 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

FY56 VAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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