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KV56 WNE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 WNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 111,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front side indicator cover damaged

small pin hole in the offside front outer constant velocity boot

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,557 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,515 miles

both rear tyres splitting

Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,970 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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 WNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KV56 WNE, 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 WNE registered?

KV56 WNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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