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KU56 VEP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,499 mi
Last recorded197,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 197,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 197,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 190,109 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 180,804 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 169,428 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 169,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 159,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,856 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 149,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 137,293 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 127,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 163,965 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,352 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,129 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,988 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 VEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

KU56 VEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is KU56 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 VEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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