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KS55 VTW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,671 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,667 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 114,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,824 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,756 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,961 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,256 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

o/s/r tyre is perishing on its sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,449 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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KS55 VTW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KS55 VTW, 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 KS55 VTW registered?

KS55 VTW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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