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KN56 OWY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,123 mi
Last recorded91,123 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 86,819 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,366 miles

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

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out top flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of all suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 73,366 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake performance low. Efficiency 16%.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out top flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of all suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cords showing through damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,264 miles

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

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

Tpms light is on.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Tpms light is on.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,603 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 44,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,377 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 OWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

KN56 OWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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