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AV55 YKR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,101 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 139,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,663 miles

front brake discs slightly coroded.

Pass 22 May 2013 128,850 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 117,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

engine & floor covers fitted......unable to examine components beneath???

offside front wheel slightly buckled .

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 75,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,112 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 74,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AV55 YKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV55 YKR, 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 AV55 YKR registered?

AV55 YKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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