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KV06 GCG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,312 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,836 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,828 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 91,460 miles

Front Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Plastic under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,179 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,514 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 GCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel 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 KV06 GCG, 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 GCG registered?

KV06 GCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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