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KS56 FEX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,620 miles

EML on

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipes to tank badly corroding no leak at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cut no canvas at time of test and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Shields

Transmission fault in words

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 30 Jun 2025 66,620 miles

EML on

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipes to tank badly corroding no leak at time of test

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cut no canvas at time of test and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Shields

Transmission fault in words

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine management light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipes corroding no leaks at time of test

Hand brake needs adjustment

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Shields

Surface corrosion some suspension components

Fail 28 Mar 2024 66,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine management light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipes corroding no leaks at time of test

Hand brake needs adjustment

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Shields

Surface corrosion some suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,830 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Check rear pads for wear

Eml on

Esp fault coming up in words only

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Hand brake needs adjustment and attention

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut but no canvas at time of test and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut but no canvas at time of test and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum

Shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Feb 2023 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Check rear pads for wear

Eml on

Esp fault coming up in words only

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Hand brake needs adjustment and attention

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut but no canvas at time of test and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut but no canvas at time of test and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum

Shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

ESP fault in words not management light on at time of test

Engine management light on

Hand brake needs attention

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and cut no canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level on minimum

Rear Check rear pads for wear

Shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,155 miles

All brake's are corroding

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2021 63,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake's are corroding

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,642 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,639 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,463 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,445 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine warning light is on at this time

eps warning light is on at this time

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,743 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 49,743 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine warning light is on at this time

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,511 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,609 miles

front brake pads on last 25%

Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,035 miles

scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,991 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 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KS56 FEX, 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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KS56 FEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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