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KR55 YVM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,907 mi
Last recorded184,907 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 184,907 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 184,906 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 183,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 183,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 181,654 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 181,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 179,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 171,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 171,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 170,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 146,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 122,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,715 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 6 Mar 2013 88,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,167 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,155 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,754 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 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR55 YVM, 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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KR55 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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