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KR56 ECA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 ECA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 104,102 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion exhaust system

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,694 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 98,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,922 miles

Exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,221 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,754 miles

Centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,672 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,465 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

underside of car has plastic covers

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,474 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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KR56 ECA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KR56 ECA, 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 KR56 ECA registered?

KR56 ECA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is KR56 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 ECA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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