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KU56 SKF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 77,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,688 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 61,534 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front vehicle suspension has corrosion in various places.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,330 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,881 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 53,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,586 miles

front brake discs some wear & corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,580 miles

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

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

front brake discs some wear & corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear and corrosion on inside of discs. rear brake discs some wear/

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs some wear rear brake discs slight corrosion o/s/r some cracking on side wall of tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,229 miles

rears tyres cracked/perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,611 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 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

KU56 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is KU56 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 SKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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