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KS56 FDF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,565 mi
Last recorded135,565 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 135,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 126,353 miles

Engine light on

Fuel filler neck to tank corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 118,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 108,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Front Bumper damaged slightly

Rear Central and nearside seatbelt buckle covers missing

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Front Bumper damaged slightly

Rear Central and nearside seatbelt buckle covers missing

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,049 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Front of wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible No fluid in reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Under A post covered with plastic. front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,144 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,144 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear all discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise full brake service (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 69,717 miles

1. Hand brake travel at limits.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

3. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear SEAT BUCKLE SURROUND MISSING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,801 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,351 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,818 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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KS56 FDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KS56 FDF, 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 KS56 FDF registered?

KS56 FDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KS56 FDF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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