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KW55 XKY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off/side rear tyre treads worn around outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have 3MM remaining

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,393 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 52,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,374 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 XKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

KW55 XKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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