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HY56 KSE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,855 mi
Last recorded104,855 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,855 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,565 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,565 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,728 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,689 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake efficiency 16%

under trays.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,733 miles

off side rear tyre tread going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,150 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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HY56 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol 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 HY56 KSE, 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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HY56 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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