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KC06 VYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 VYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed light fraying to seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings have corrision on n/s and o/s but still intact (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,789 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed light fraying to seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and scored n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of brake pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings have corrision on n/s and o/s but still intact (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,853 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 87,853 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 82,031 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

undercover tray fitted frnt to back

Pass 16 May 2018 75,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 68,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 61,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,547 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,169 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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KC06 VYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KC06 VYF, 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 KC06 VYF registered?

KC06 VYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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