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HK55 FCL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,450 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (FRONT CONSOLE BUSH'S HAVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,424 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (FRONT CONSOLE BUSH'S HAVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 78,804 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,407 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Inner sidewall of tyre split but no ply/cords exposed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,140 miles

Brake pipes greased obscuring condition from view

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage, not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre is excessively perished resulting in deep cuts in tread, but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Parking brake effort lower than opposite side

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 41,208 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,551 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 13,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,700 miles

Nearside 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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HK55 FCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HK55 FCL, 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 HK55 FCL registered?

HK55 FCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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