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KS56 TCY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 132,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,185 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

both front tyres deteriorated 205-55-16

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has oil on it

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside head lamp paten slightly dim

Offside brake light dim

petrol filler pipe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. directional tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has oil on it

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside head lamp paten slightly dim

Offside brake light dim

petrol filler pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,587 miles

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

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)

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2011 33,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 26,326 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,409 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 TCY 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 65.2%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

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

Is KS56 TCY safe to buy?

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