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KV06 ELA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 88,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 4 Sep 2025 81,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 31 Aug 2024 76,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 76,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 26 Aug 2023 72,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,246 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 96,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,755 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroding

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,791 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,551 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,214 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,828 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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KV06 ELA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELA, 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 ELA registered?

KV06 ELA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is KV06 ELA safe to buy?

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