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MA56 FNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,245 mi
Last recorded146,245 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 146,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light Illuminates when the brake pedal is pressed (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake Pipes corroded various

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat Belt Stalk Cover missing

Coil Springs corroded

Engine Cover/ Underbody Trays Fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking, but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil Leak

Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 143,675 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,295 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 137,295 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front drive shaft inner joint excessive wear

Offside wiper blade torn both ends

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear seat belt clasp outer case damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear seat belt clasp outer case damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,878 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 37,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator pale

one or both rear hatch struts weak

pin holes in offside front outer CV boot

Fail 11 May 2013 37,425 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator pale

one or both rear hatch struts weak

pin holes in offside front outer CV boot

Pass 8 May 2012 33,434 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 27,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,519 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 26 May 2010 23,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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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MA56 FNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA56 FNZ, 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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MA56 FNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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