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FE56 KUP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 87,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 83,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory outer edge of tyre below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 79,049 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory outer edge of tyre below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,774 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 73,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,957 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 63,957 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 49,285 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 49,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 43,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,614 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,836 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,836 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Aug 2010 12,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,005 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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FE56 KUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE56 KUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 KUP registered?

FE56 KUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is FE56 KUP safe to buy?

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