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KN56 AWV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 142,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,655 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 137,655 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,739 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,929 miles

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,329 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,262 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,418 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,320 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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KN56 AWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN56 AWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 AWV registered?

KN56 AWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is KN56 AWV safe to buy?

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