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KP06 TUV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 143,279 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 135,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 135,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 128,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,233 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 125,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,802 miles

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 118,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,151 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,967 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly split on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre is slightly split on the inner sidewall.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is slightly split on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre is slightly split on the inner sidewall.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,065 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,838 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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KP06 TUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KP06 TUV, 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 KP06 TUV registered?

KP06 TUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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