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M55 FYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,702 mi
Last recorded154,702 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 154,702 miles

Offside Front o/s front fog light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2016 154,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front too rear brake pipe corroded at rear in mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front o/s front fog light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2015 147,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 109,765 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,824 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,544 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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M55 FYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M55 FYF, 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 M55 FYF registered?

M55 FYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is M55 FYF safe to buy?

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