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KM06 YXU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,868 miles

Light switch faulty

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens broken

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,839 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Light switch faulty

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,470 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both rear coil springs corroded

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer tread and sidewall perished

Windscreen washers poor

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both rear coil springs corroded

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer tread and sidewall perished

Windscreen washers poor

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,216 miles

Light switch faulty

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside front tyre 14 years old

Fail 20 Feb 2019 93,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder, not repairable ()

offside front tyre 14 years old

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,646 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 82,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2014 66,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,750 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 59,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 52,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2011 46,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,310 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 YXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KM06 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

KM06 YXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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