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KT06 MXV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 MXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

both outer rear brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

engine covers and plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

both outer rear brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

engine covers and plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2014 95,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 61,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2012 61,586 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2011 46,885 miles

front b/discs poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,522 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,453 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driverside front foglamp lense cracked.

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

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 MXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KT06 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

KT06 MXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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