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KJ56 BHN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 BHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,272 miles

Front unable to listen to bearing noise due to wheels binding.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine noisy/rattly at idle.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 152,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to listen to bearing noise due to wheels binding.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine noisy/rattly at idle.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 143,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 143,617 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,931 miles

Both rear tires close to legal limit as well as uneven wear.

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.

Offside Front Stone Chip on Zone A but not severe.

Under tray fitted obscuring vision.

Fail 3 Jun 2017 136,829 miles

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

Both rear tires close to legal limit as well as uneven wear.

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber missing.

Offside Front Stone Chip on Zone A but not severe.

Under tray fitted obscuring vision.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

h/brake on 17% close to min

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,797 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 122,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 113,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,656 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND DAMAGED. IN GOOD WORKING ORDER THOUGH

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 BHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

KJ56 BHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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