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KN56 MMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 MMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 79,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight h/brake travel

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2025 76,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight h/brake travel

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 70,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre on both side

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,344 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,901 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,533 miles

Offside side repeater lens slight damage

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside side repeater lens slight damage

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,494 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside & offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,750 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,470 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 MMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

KN56 MMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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