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KW55 EYP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 EYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,610 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted

front brake discs showing wear

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

o/s/f brake back plate showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,346 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2019 122,327 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on outer edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2018 187,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and balding strong advise change and alignment asap

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 187,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working flickers on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and balding strong advise change and alignment asap

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,335 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,889 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,487 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KW55 EYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW55 EYP, 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 KW55 EYP registered?

KW55 EYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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