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KN56 OXR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 85,896 miles

underbody undersealed

undertrays /outersill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed close to spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 83,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces worn and corroded - Back plates deteriorated and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded - Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,094 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 81,092 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,750 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,820 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,476 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

all rear under body corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,476 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

all rear under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,869 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms and brackets corroded

under body/chassis very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,631 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,706 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,706 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

KN56 OXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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