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KS06 XWF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,244 mi
Last recorded156,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 XWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 156,244 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 149,726 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 149,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 141,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 138,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Dec 2017 138,965 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 129,525 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,OSF and OSR. (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

NSRvtyre heavy wearvat inner shoulder.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,905 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,887 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,887 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 30 Nov 2013 123,520 miles

Both front tyres tread low and heavily worn at outer shoulders.

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot.

Tyre pressure warning message at dash.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 123,520 miles

Both front tyres tread low and heavily worn at outer shoulders.

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot.

Tyre pressure warning message at dash.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever close to maxium travel

Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,681 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r chiled seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,141 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR tyre perished.

Pass 13 May 2009 55,563 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 XWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWF, 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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What year was KS06 XWF registered?

KS06 XWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is KS06 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 XWF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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