MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside side repeater lamp damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
nearside wing-mirror indicator damaged still works
rear bumper damaged still secure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both near side / off side (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded marked in yellow
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management indication on.
Front Brake Discs wearing thin.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Engine management indication on.
Front Brake Discs wearing thin.
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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KS56 WFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?
KS56 WFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.
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