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DF55 AKP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,424 mi
Last recorded176,424 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 176,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chip stone front screen

Fail 22 Aug 2023 176,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake house (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brak house (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick without brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chip stone front screen

Pass 30 Jul 2022 161,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 151,175 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 151,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,486 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 150,480 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 234,985 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 139,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays /sill covers

Fail 15 Feb 2017 139,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays /sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2016 210,199 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,192 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 116,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,989 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,989 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,263 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF55 AKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DF55 AKP, 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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DF55 AKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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