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KM56 YOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 YOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 88,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 83,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 79,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 75,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s front tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 30 May 2017 73,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s front tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,614 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,818 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 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

KM56 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 YOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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