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KR56 RZL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,344 mi
Last recorded114,344 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (BAD N/S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (BAD N/S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE PRS !!!! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high DONE PRS !!!!!!!!!!! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 106,937 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has badly cracking noise

Fail 23 Sep 2017 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has badly cracking noise

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure no retaining clip (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

there is a awful noise coming from engine needs further investigation coming from alternator area under floor

Fail 19 Aug 2017 100,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR ACROSS TREAD BREADTH ---( SCUFFING INSIDE TREAD ) NB. TD =3mm MD =3513 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,849 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front brake binding slightly

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.215/45r17

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall but not reach cords

Fail 6 Aug 2016 92,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front brake binding slightly

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.215/45r17

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall but not reach cords

Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,884 miles

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

windcsreen washers require adjustment

Pass 22 Sep 2013 65,672 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2012 53,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres 3mm & worn on both edges

Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres 3mm & worn on both edges

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 RZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

KR56 RZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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