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SC06 FEX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 65,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,895 miles

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

undertray covering some componants

Fail 5 Apr 2016 59,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

undertray covering some componants

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,886 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

unable to check some items due plastic covers

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,102 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

matalic noise from rear brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2013 49,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

matalic noise from rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,738 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,735 miles

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

front discs coroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,967 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SC06 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SC06 FEX, 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 SC06 FEX registered?

SC06 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is SC06 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 FEX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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