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KJ56 BKK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 167,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,937 miles

Exhaust has a corroded outer skin.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 148,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a corroded outer skin.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,569 miles

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 126,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

both front tyres very badly worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 114,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 114,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,064 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,573 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 BKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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