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OE06 FPL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,011 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 146,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 144,083 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body tray fited

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,971 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,852 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 91,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking also osr has a nail in the tread

Pass 13 May 2014 82,638 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape and treads cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 74,999 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 74,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 65,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,666 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 51,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,829 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,378 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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OE06 FPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OE06 FPL, 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 OE06 FPL registered?

OE06 FPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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