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KP06 TVT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 138,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2026 138,996 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine noisey

engine oil on min

Pass 29 Aug 2025 134,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front dip beam pattern poor

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 134,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak seal and refit cat to middle exhaust clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front dip beam pattern poor

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all window switches worn not working

Fail 5 Sep 2024 129,901 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all window switches worn not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,666 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all window buttons worn not working

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Sep 2023 125,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all window buttons worn not working

travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45 /17 outer wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front window switches broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all windows not working

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Oct 2022 121,544 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45 /17 outer wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front window switches broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all windows not working

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front window switches not working

oil on min

Fail 6 Oct 2021 116,954 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window switches not working

oil on min

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,979 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window switch not working

engine oil slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,950 miles

Offside Front steering slight play in rack arm

Offside mirror repeater cover missing

drivers seat adjuster partly missing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil leak.

Offside Front splash cover incomplete.

Offside Front splash cover incomplete.

Offside door mirror flasher lens cracked

Rear gearbox mounts weak

engine light on.

steering column has play in joint.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 103,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil leak.

Offside Front splash cover incomplete.

Offside Front splash cover incomplete.

Offside door mirror flasher lens cracked

engine light on.

steering column has play in joint.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,302 miles

Nearside Front jacking rubber block missing

Offside Front drivers door flasher cracked

both forward splash covers incomplete

engine light on

Pass 3 Apr 2016 97,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 97,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 84,122 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 84,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,704 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,573 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 10 May 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,405 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 TVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TVT, 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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KP06 TVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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