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AV06 CKU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,485 mi
Last recorded146,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,485 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 135,735 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 135,735 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 130,499 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 130,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 124,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,036 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged.

offside front drivers door mirror slightly damaged, indicator repeater lense holed.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged.

offside front drivers door mirror slightly damaged, indicator repeater lense holed.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,981 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,981 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,443 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 59,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,868 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,853 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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AV06 CKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AV06 CKU, 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 AV06 CKU registered?

AV06 CKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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