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KS56 FDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort all (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,399 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 65,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,646 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 15 Dec 2009 25,084 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 FDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS56 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

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

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