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EX06 KAU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,440 mi
Last recorded90,440 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 90,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 90,133 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 88,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,040 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,040 miles

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

offside c.v boot split inner

Pass 23 May 2011 56,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside constant velocity joint gaiter losing grease

Fail 11 May 2010 43,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,968 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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EX06 KAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol 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 EX06 KAU, 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 EX06 KAU registered?

EX06 KAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 KAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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