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AK06 ZXU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,834 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 86,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,950 miles

centre exhaust joint has a securing bolt missing

Fail 2 Feb 2022 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust joint has a securing bolt missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 77,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,564 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,564 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,198 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 73,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 69,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,019 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer edge is low

N/S/R Seatbelt has marks on it from child seat

O/S/F Tyre outer edge is low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,410 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 ZXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK06 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

Is AK06 ZXU safe to buy?

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