CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU56 AXX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 111,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 110,204 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake requirements only just met at 16%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil residue gearbox areas

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,796 miles

Nearside Front shock has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

offside front wheel is damaged

oil residue gearbox area

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,663 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

offside front wheel is damaged

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,682 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing nearside and offside

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres weathered

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,837 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,667 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING / SPLITTING AROUND TYRE SIDEWALL 205/55-16

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING / SPLITTING AROUND TYRE SIDEWALL 205/55-16

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,809 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mercedes-benz B-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU56 AXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU56 AXX, 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

How do I check the history of KU56 AXX?

You can check the full history of KU56 AXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU56 AXX registered?

KU56 AXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 AXX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU56 AXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU56 AXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.