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KU56 BGX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 163,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 161,373 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,333 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,536 miles

Central Exhaust Box corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 154,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust Box corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,783 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 152,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,982 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 147,189 miles

Fuel filling pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 147,189 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel filling pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 139,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 92,606 miles

rear pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,984 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,050 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

damage on o/s/f wing and bumper

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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KU56 BGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BGX, 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 KU56 BGX registered?

KU56 BGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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