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BK06 EXR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,142 mi
Last recorded188,142 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 EXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 188,142 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 188,142 miles

Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 172,601 miles

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 172,601 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 151,217 miles

i)Near side front tyre 78% worn.ii)Play in near side steering inner tie rod joint.iii)Windscreen damage less than 40mm circle outside zone A.iv)Near side rear roadwheel inner bead distorted.v)Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 134,929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,532 miles

Front Tyres worn uneven

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Tyres worn uneven

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,152 miles

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

both rear brake discs have wear and corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,652 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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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BK06 EXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK06 EXR, 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 BK06 EXR registered?

BK06 EXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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