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KT55 HHW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,407 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,614 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 84,614 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,613 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Aug 2022 84,613 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,421 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,076 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,281 miles

Front bumper damaged at nearside

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 33,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,770 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 HHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT55 HHW registered?

KT55 HHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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