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KM56 AUO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 AUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2021 138,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,308 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2019 129,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 May 2019 129,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2018 123,394 miles

Rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 14 May 2018 123,394 miles

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

Rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 19 May 2017 123,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,554 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

emmissions too clean to test

nearside front headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (rectified)

rear disks corroded and worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 74,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

emmissions too clean to test

nearside front headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (rectified)

rear disks corroded and worn

Pass 20 May 2011 47,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,723 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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KM56 AUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KM56 AUO, 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 KM56 AUO registered?

KM56 AUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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