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KT06 KWU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,502 mi
Last recorded178,502 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 178,502 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes from filler corroding ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 171,851 miles

Engine noise excessive at idle. Unable to investigate due to covers and undertrays fitted.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and tank breather. Heavy discolouration and flaking noted. No perforation visible during this inspection ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 171,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine noise excessive at idle. Unable to investigate due to covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and tank breather. Heavy discolouration and flaking noted. No perforation visible during this inspection ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake effort very low and does not lock.

Offside rear wheel rotation during wheel bearing check. Evidence of items fouling within parking brake assembly.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 163,168 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 154,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation (26% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 146,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 139,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 139,445 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 131,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box strap missing, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 131,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box strap missing, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013
Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,247 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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KT06 KWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KT06 KWU, 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 KT06 KWU registered?

KT06 KWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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