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KU56 XXA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 XXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 64,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 61,433 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 61,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 58,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 58,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2022 55,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 50,574 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 47,454 miles

engine noise

os washer jet poor

Pass 3 May 2018 47,067 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished excessively (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,220 miles

cut to cords to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,316 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 XXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

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

Is KU56 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 XXA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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