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AK06 HYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 122,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R, O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER/OUTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded N/S/R,O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under the vehicle rear side.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,759 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle surface corrision

Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,759 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle surface corrision

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,849 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,429 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,152 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,063 miles

Brake wear light is on, on dash.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,675 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 21,566 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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AK06 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK06 HYF, 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 AK06 HYF registered?

AK06 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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