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KU56 VGA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Only just met smoke test limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,541 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Chip in windscreen.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,019 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,066 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VGA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

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

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