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KV06 VZW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,838 mi
Last recorded133,838 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,838 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 133,766 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,903 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,438 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,809 miles

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

both front inner c/v boots split and leaking

both rear tyres uneven wear and perishing (poor condition ) 205/55/16

slight leak o/s outer c/v boot

Fail 9 Apr 2019 110,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front inner c/v boots split and leaking

both rear tyres uneven wear and perishing (poor condition ) 205/55/16

slight leak o/s outer c/v boot

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,939 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear and perishing 205/55/16

engine light on

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,408 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,675 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 191,675 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 0/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,540 miles

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

stone chips screen

Fail 3 Feb 2010 36,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

STRONG ADVISE N/S DIPPED BEAM DIMMER THAN O/S

o/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

stone chips screen

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,754 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 VZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

KV06 VZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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