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KU56 BMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,052 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 75,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,790 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 72,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cracks on wall

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,241 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 61,241 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,705 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 49,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,490 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,366 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 47,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,827 miles

N\S\R TYRE has cracks in wall

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,377 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 BMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

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

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