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MV06 FYR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,586 mi
Last recorded64,586 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,586 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear seatbelts not inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,759 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,759 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,231 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside rear seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside rear seatbelt very slow to retract

Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,231 miles

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

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside rear seatbelt very slow to retract

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,387 miles

both rear tyres perished

nail in nsr tyre

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished and out of shape

rear wiperblade split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 39,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre badly perished

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished and out of shape

rear wiperblade split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,025 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,025 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,706 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high imbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre balding on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,706 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

high imbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre balding on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,878 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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MV06 FYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV06 FYR, 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 MV06 FYR registered?

MV06 FYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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