MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust rusted
Fuel filler pipes very rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear of underside rusted
Exhaust Centre Silencer Section Rusted
Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear Calipers seized causing un even wear on pads and disc
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on Rear suspension component (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Anti Roll Bar And Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Centre Silencer Section Rusted
Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Main Beam Bulb Insecure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear Calipers seized causing un even wear on pads and disc
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on Rear suspension component (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Anti Roll Bar And Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres worn on inside edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KU56 BFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KU56 BFJ, 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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KU56 BFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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