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KD06 VCN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 VCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,960 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,914 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,830 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,702 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to sound rough

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to sound rough

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,309 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,372 miles

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

both rear tyres have started cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 44,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,888 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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KD06 VCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KD06 VCN, 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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KD06 VCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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