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KX06 XXE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,270 mi
Last recorded120,270 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 XXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,270 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s front top mounting area

Fail 3 Jan 2024 111,260 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s front top mounting area

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,304 miles

front shocks worn and soft

n/s front tyre worn

Fail 4 Jan 2023 99,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front shocks worn and soft

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 89,210 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,355 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,355 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,746 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 73,241 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on edges

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,088 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,513 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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KX06 XXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KX06 XXE, 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 KX06 XXE registered?

KX06 XXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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