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AK06 HXM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,046 mi
Last recorded142,046 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,046 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Covered in underseal ()

Offside Doors slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,992 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 132,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint..[3x bolt fixing ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and very noisy (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has ply exposed inside cracks and is totally bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and very noisy (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has ply exposed inside deep cracks and is totally bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is almost bald on inner edge[205/55/r16]91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 119,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 107,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,348 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

rear wiper perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 85,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 68,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,065 miles

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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AK06 HXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK06 HXM, 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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AK06 HXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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