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KR56 ECX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,487 mi
Last recorded142,487 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,487 miles

Nearside Outer body trim missing lower

Fail 27 Feb 2024 142,485 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer body trim missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on ?

Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 22 Feb 2023 132,808 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,687 miles

Front and rear brakes corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front and rear brakes corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 123,779 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,707 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 118,707 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,872 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,707 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,103 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,524 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 ECX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR56 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

KR56 ECX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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