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WR55 FON

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,409 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 115,308 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 98,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,076 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front rack end slight play

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,304 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fillind up pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fillind up pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 111,395 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,053 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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WR55 FON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WR55 FON, 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 WR55 FON registered?

WR55 FON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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