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AK56 XXY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,309 mi
Last recorded147,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 147,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch body trim missing exposing clip but no sharp edges present at time of test

Nearside repeater lamp lense slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

parking brake lever travel high

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 4 Jun 2019 146,657 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated with grease (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also nailed x2 - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch body trim missing exposing clip but no sharp edges present at time of test

Nearside repeater lamp lense slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

parking brake lever travel high

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 18 May 2018 137,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 131,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in thread.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,641 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape.

Center exhaust bracket missing.

Center exhaust corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

STRONG ADVISORY Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,335 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 81,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,778 miles

Chip in windscreen

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak

Oil on min

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,814 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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AK56 XXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK56 XXY, 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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AK56 XXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 October 2006.

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