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KW55 HJY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,866 mi
Last recorded152,866 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 152,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch liner poor condition - fouling on suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 120,295 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underbody components panels

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 May 2015 111,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 2 May 2014 97,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,525 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row nearside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2011 52,204 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 52,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,828 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,179 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

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 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

KW55 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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