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RK06 XBC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,094 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,672 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 74,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 71,975 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2010 47,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,115 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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RK06 XBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 RK06 XBC, 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 RK06 XBC registered?

RK06 XBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is RK06 XBC safe to buy?

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