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KR56 FGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,168 mi
Last recorded111,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,168 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 111,165 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 108,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road more than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tp message on (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 24 Apr 2024 108,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 108,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc has signs of overheated, red in colour

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 174,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,222 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,543 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 88,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 28% DIFFERENCE LH 254/RH 184 (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 36% DIFFERENCE LH 176 / RH 112 (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 78,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,561 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r. Seat belt release button broken/cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r. Seat belt release button broken/cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washers would benefit from adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet catch bar insceure but retaining bolts are not

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,395 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Rear brake discs scored.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,467 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 FGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

KR56 FGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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