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KR55 VLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,863 mi
Last recorded103,863 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,863 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,260 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 22 May 2009 26,330 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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KR55 VLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR55 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR55 VLZ registered?

KR55 VLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is KR55 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 VLZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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