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KM06 EAX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,117 mi
Last recorded129,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 129,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 129,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 120,455 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,860 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,855 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,842 miles

o/s front c.v boot weaping

Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,842 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front c.v boot weaping

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,502 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,490 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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KM06 EAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KM06 EAX, 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 KM06 EAX registered?

KM06 EAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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