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MT06 KVE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,126 miles

handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,482 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 104,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 101,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,510 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,980 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,562 miles

under trays fitted obsecuring view of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2015 92,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obsecuring view of some components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 87,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MT06 KVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT06 KVE, 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 MT06 KVE registered?

MT06 KVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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