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BV06 KGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,034 mi
Last recorded202,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 202,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear light unit/ lens defective

Fail 29 Sep 2020 202,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear light unit/ lens defective

Pass 29 Mar 2019 182,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 182,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 265,034 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 265,034 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,940 miles

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)

emissions just passed

Fail 31 Oct 2013 126,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 109,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 86,506 miles

NSR brake Disc Corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,506 miles

NSR brake Disc Corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,714 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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BV06 KGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV06 KGJ, 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 BV06 KGJ registered?

BV06 KGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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