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KJ56 AHG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,892 mi
Last recorded122,892 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,023 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipe slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,550 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipes slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipes slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both rear tyres slight cracking in tread grooves) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,690 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear brake pipes slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both rear tyres slight cracking in tread grooves) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,355 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 14 Oct 2020 110,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 110,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,229 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,106 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 75,106 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,608 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,328 miles

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)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,691 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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KJ56 AHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KJ56 AHG, 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 KJ56 AHG registered?

KJ56 AHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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