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KJ06 EXU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,200 mi
Last recorded166,200 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 166,200 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 166,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,564 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 124,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 124,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 110,503 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)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,787 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 86,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,944 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,664 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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KJ06 EXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ06 EXU, 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 KJ06 EXU registered?

KJ06 EXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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