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KV56 EUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 EUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,551 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 75,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 74,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 63,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 61,710 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 May 2016 61,710 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,393 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 41,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,824 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slight worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 30,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slight worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,729 miles

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

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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KV56 EUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV56 EUJ, 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 KV56 EUJ registered?

KV56 EUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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