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KU56 BSY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,701 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,223 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs lipped

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,144 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rears (3.5.1g)

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

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge 205 55r16

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight side wall damage to near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,052 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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 BSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

KU56 BSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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