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KR56 YXN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,964 mi
Last recorded149,964 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 149,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 140,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever high

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens/cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim deformed/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim deformed/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated/de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,277 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim deformed/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim deformed/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated/de-laminating (0.1 (b))

very little if any reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake pads appear but restricted view

Fail 2 Aug 2018 114,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake pads appear but restricted view

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and body undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

near side front chasis rail deformed

near side rear jacking point rubber missing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and body undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

near side front chasis rail deformed

near side rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,089 miles

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

engine and under body trays fitted obscuring some components

near side front mirror damaged, repeater lamp lens missing

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut to carcus, (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine and under body trays fitted obscuring some components

near side front mirror damaged, repeater lamp lens missing

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,053 miles

Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle,seat belt operation not checked.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,053 miles

Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle,seat belt operation not checked.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,101 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 YXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

KR56 YXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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