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KR56 HWC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,863 mi
Last recorded139,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,385 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

parking brake lever high and in need of adjustment soon

Fail 2 Dec 2019 120,190 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen effectively (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tread ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,253 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tread ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,794 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 71,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

off side front tyre has a cut on outer edge , but no cords expose.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre has a cut on outer edge , but no cords expose.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,597 miles

both front tyres on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,579 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,272 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 HWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

KR56 HWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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