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PN56 FCG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,818 mi
Last recorded68,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 FCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,818 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not working every time (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 68,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not working every time (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,471 miles

Both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,461 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,587 miles

exhaust system showing signs of age

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system showing signs of age

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,746 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,222 miles

under side covered with plastic covers

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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PN56 FCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN56 FCG, 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 PN56 FCG registered?

PN56 FCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is PN56 FCG safe to buy?

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