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KW55 HJU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,039 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 114,039 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view down side (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust have a small leaks

front and rear brake discs not very good

under neath brake pipe slightly rasty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,613 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes to fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,613 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))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes to fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,713 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,883 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,765 miles

Could not check o/s rear seatbelt as child seat installed

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Could not check o/s rear seatbelt as child seat installed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroding/ lipped

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,816 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,059 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,706 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,165 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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KW55 HJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW55 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

KW55 HJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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