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KR56 YWE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,595 mi
Last recorded152,595 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 152,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 144,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 144,361 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,487 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2015 123,830 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,830 miles

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

Parking brake adjustment required

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 31 Mar 2014 117,127 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 117,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 106,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,953 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges, down to legal minimum tread depth. Advise tyre replacement in near future, and investigation into uneven wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,029 miles

Geometry required

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,475 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 YWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

KR56 YWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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