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KR06 YYM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,651 mi
Last recorded175,651 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 YYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 175,651 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged at ns rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroded at tank

Fail 18 May 2022 175,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn+ innered edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged at ns rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroded at tank

Pass 31 Mar 2021 162,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both ns and os brake poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns rear and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ns and os (5.2.3 (j))

fuel tank pipes corroded

oil level low

suspect alternator free wheel clutch seizing

Fail 31 Mar 2021 162,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both ns and os brake poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns rear and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ns and os (5.2.3 (j))

fuel tank pipes corroded

oil level low

suspect alternator free wheel clutch seizing

Pass 2 Apr 2020 153,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at mounting strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake minimum efficiency only just meet

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Apr 2020 153,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at mounting strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake minimum efficiency only just meet

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,652 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,652 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,876 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 119,735 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 Mar 2016 109,267 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,510 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front discs worn & scored

play offside front rack arm

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,085 miles

drivers side wiper arn parking lower than standard,hitting scuttle panel.

Fail 11 Feb 2010

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

drivers side wiper arn parking lower than standard,hitting scuttle panel.

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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KR06 YYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KR06 YYM, 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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KR06 YYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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