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KS56 ZPF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 ZPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 137,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 130,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 122,906 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 116,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 110,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,497 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,449 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,091 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre shows heavy wear to inner tread outside centre 75% of tread 205/55/16 91V conti sport contact 2

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam distorted/bent bulb 1x H7 fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre shows heavy wear to inner tread outside centre 75% of tread 205/55/16 91V conti sport contact 2

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,585 miles

hand brake high

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,359 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 58,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,404 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,404 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,202 miles

cracking on both rear tyres

rear pads starting to get low and discs pitted and lined

Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracking on both rear tyres

rear pads starting to get low and discs pitted and lined

Fail 29 Dec 2010 33,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,881 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 ZPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS56 ZPF registered?

KS56 ZPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is KS56 ZPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 ZPF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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