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KX56 YCG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,766 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,050 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 125,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 122,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 120,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,557 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,685 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,109 miles

chip zone 'b' of windscreen

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall marked (not to cords)

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip zone 'b' of windscreen

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall marked (not to cords)

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,999 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 55,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,506 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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KX56 YCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc 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 KX56 YCG, 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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KX56 YCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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