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WP55 FYM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,350 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 142,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 134,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,094 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,377 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 96,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,638 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,429 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,032 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,971 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,125 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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WP55 FYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP55 FYM, 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 WP55 FYM registered?

WP55 FYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for WP55 FYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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