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KS56 WFU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,648 mi
Last recorded106,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 WFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 106,648 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 98,550 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,897 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

nearside wing-mirror indicator damaged still works

rear bumper damaged still secure

Fail 10 Feb 2022 88,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,849 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,849 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,837 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,837 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,382 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,111 miles

Engine management indication on.

Front Brake Discs wearing thin.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 43,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 32,077 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 32,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,572 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 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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