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KV06 DXC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,361 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,751 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,117 miles

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

front discs worn

front pads low

o/s parking brake effort low

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2009 19,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

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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KV06 DXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV06 DXC, 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 KV06 DXC registered?

KV06 DXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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