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KT55 EXH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 May 2016 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 94,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,920 miles

all tyres have scrubbed outer edges indicating under inflation.

Pass 7 May 2014 78,426 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 78,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 68,240 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 1.6 only replace asap

both rear tyres worn on edges also cracks in side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,324 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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KT55 EXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT55 EXH, 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 KT55 EXH registered?

KT55 EXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KT55 EXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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