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EJ56 KRE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,372 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

all under body fitted with under trays

Fail 7 Jan 2022 130,372 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

all under body fitted with under trays

Pass 9 Jan 2021 127,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,809 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,372 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 118,372 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 102,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,674 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,706 miles

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,486 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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EJ56 KRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ56 KRE, 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 EJ56 KRE registered?

EJ56 KRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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