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KT06 XCU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,582 mi
Last recorded135,582 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 135,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 133,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 May 2021 133,815 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bench seat removed only back rest still fitted to vehicle

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 211,379 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 126,369 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 126,358 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 113,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 108,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 9 May 2016 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has two nails in tread

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber worn through to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Post catalytic converter joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Missing windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Illuminates only the sidelight when brake applied (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Missing windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has two nails in tread

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing perished (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,251 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 31,985 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 XCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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