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KS06 LUA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 94,431 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,033 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central middle silencer corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,778 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,124 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 87,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,369 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight misting of oil from gear box area

Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 74,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 66,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,037 miles

NSF wheel damaged

seatbelts are slow to retract

Fail 24 May 2016 59,037 miles

NSF wheel damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

seatbelts are slow to retract

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 51,181 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 47,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,077 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,491 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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KS06 LUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KS06 LUA, 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

How do I check the history of KS06 LUA?

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What year was KS06 LUA registered?

KS06 LUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is KS06 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 LUA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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