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KV56 UFP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,070 mi
Last recorded230,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 230,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 230,069 miles

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

Offside 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 221,911 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 221,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 208,542 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 208,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 197,927 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 197,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 181,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 181,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 166,773 miles

Nearside Front top of windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 112,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 105,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,692 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

215/45 x 17 Offside front tyre WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,945 miles

215/45 x 17 Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Service indicator shows overdue by 27000 miles

Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

215/45 x 17 Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Service indicator shows overdue by 27000 miles

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,755 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,720 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,865 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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KV56 UFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

KV56 UFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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