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HD55 FFY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,674 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 155,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,541 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 131,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,482 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,729 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2020 122,721 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all tyres slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2019 49,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 116,526 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 116,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn excessive (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in sidewall causing lump at cut 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn excessive (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 105,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all covers fitted

nearside front tyre worn on limits

offside front tyre worn low and worn on inner edge 205/55/ZR16

unable to view rear coil springs fully

window switch broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,346 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 71,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HD55 FFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HD55 FFY, 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 HD55 FFY registered?

HD55 FFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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