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KJ06 FBD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,204 mi
Last recorded182,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 182,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 170,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 170,107 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 158,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively cab. just requires adjustment. (travel) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s . inner and outer edges wearing advise renew. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and ns (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to suspension components./ prescribed and load bearing areas. undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2021 158,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot in good order. requires securing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cab (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively cab. just requires adjustment. (travel) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s . inner and outer edges wearing advise renew. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and ns (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to suspension components./ prescribed and load bearing areas. undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,628 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2020 91,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Aug 2018 65,362 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail strut top (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear wiper split

underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,109 miles

Under panels fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2016 50,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 40,960 miles

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

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

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 28 May 2013 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,523 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre walls begining to perish

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,414 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,539 miles

unable to see under vehicle plastic covers fitted

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 FBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

KJ06 FBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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