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KM56 YOW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 YOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,368 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,852 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 44,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,823 miles

Emission not tested

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nsf mirror indicator cracked but working

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 25,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,430 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 10,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,457 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 YOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

KM56 YOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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