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KW55 MXL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,174 mi
Last recorded45,174 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,930 miles

body damage

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,784 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 27,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 26,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2015 26,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,707 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 21,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,095 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 13,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

KW55 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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