CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN56 PZE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,176 mi
Last recorded134,176 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 132,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 125,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,648 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,062 miles

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,059 miles

Rear discs corroding

Rear tyres starting to split

Under covers

Windscreen washer blocked

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,453 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,127 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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN56 PZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PZE, 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

How do I check the history of KN56 PZE?

You can check the full history of KN56 PZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN56 PZE registered?

KN56 PZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is KN56 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 PZE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN56 PZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN56 PZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.