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RK06 XBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 XBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 109,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,488 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm wearing low on edge

Pedal rubber worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre 2.3mm out of shape, wearing low on edge suggest replacement 205/55/16/91v hankook

Rear brake pads to be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,253 miles

Offside front tyre 3.5mm below limit on edge suggest replacement

Fail 9 Feb 2012 67,232 miles

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

Both front inner wing trims not secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre 3.5mm below limit on edge suggest replacement

Pedal rubber worn

Tracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,008 miles

pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,377 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,376 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

4 wheel tracking

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

pedal rubber worn

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 XBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

RK06 XBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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