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KS56 KJX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 129,402 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre has slight splits on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre has slight splits on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,863 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,863 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 73,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,208 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear indicator discoloured

Offside rear handbrake binding

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,556 miles

Offside handbrake sticking (BORDERLINE)

Offside rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,312 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 KJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

KS56 KJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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