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KU56 BLK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,640 mi
Last recorded120,640 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 120,640 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 120,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,614 miles

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

Rear both outer seat belts slow to re-tract

Pass 12 Sep 2020 117,721 miles

Front Lower undertray damaged

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (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))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower undertray damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,352 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,351 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,182 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise front discs lipped

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perrish signs of cracking to side edges (unable to see cords at present)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,041 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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KU56 BLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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