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KU56 BNJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 172,335 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire out of shape 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 166,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 166,550 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 159,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 159,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,218 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 149,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 147,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 144,740 miles

OIL LEAK and run flat indicator light on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 144,740 miles

OIL LEAK and run flat indicator light on

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 139,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,097 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 129,088 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,573 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,573 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,411 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 BNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

KU56 BNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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