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X21 AKB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,024 mi
Last recorded141,024 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 AKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,024 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre X2 punctures

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight blows cat area

slight play o/s inner tie rod/rack

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded and very poor condition, recommend replacement

n/s/r tyre X2 punctures

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight blows cat area

slight play o/s inner tie rod/rack

Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

park brake

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,992 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip lose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park brake on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2023 135,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck/ pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 123,683 miles

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck/ pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,293 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 80,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake high

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres loosing shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,728 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn slightly unevenly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,126 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X21 AKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X21 AKB, 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 X21 AKB registered?

X21 AKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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