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KU56 YSX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,837 mi
Last recorded183,837 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 183,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 183,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides near wings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/r ns/f (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 149,603 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on fuel pump ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

ac pipes rubbing on anti roll bar

both metal fuel filler neck pipes corroded

engine undertrays slightly insecure

nsr/osr brake flexi hoses perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2021 148,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on fuel pump ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

ac pipes rubbing on anti roll bar

both metal fuel filler neck pipes corroded

engine undertrays slightly insecure

nsr/osr brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,995 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pad is wearing more that the others

Rear both fuel filler neck pipes has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 130,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pad is wearing more that the others

Rear both fuel filler neck pipes has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,793 miles

Offside Front slight play detected at steering rack

Offside Rear tyre has a slightly distorted tread

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

Rear fuel filler neck pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,052 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 104,941 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,444 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,092 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,018 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 YSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

KU56 YSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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