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KY06 HLV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,342 mi
Last recorded151,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 151,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 132,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 132,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 202,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,715 miles

Nearside Front inner rim has small dent

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,884 miles

Engine slightly noisy

Offside rear brake squealing when wheel is rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 115,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine slightly noisy

Offside rear brake squealing when wheel is rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,767 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,883 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,484 miles

both front tyre just starting to wear on insides

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,468 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,172 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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KY06 HLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY06 HLV, 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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KY06 HLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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