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KN56 ANF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,522 mi
Last recorded169,522 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 169,522 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,506 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear,both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 150,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear,both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 133,151 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 115,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,521 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,106 miles

Engine oil too low

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,221 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre tread low and starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,296 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,238 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KN56 ANF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN56 ANF, 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 KN56 ANF registered?

KN56 ANF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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