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KY56 AZU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,480 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking Brake Has Long Travel

Fail 19 Sep 2025 80,480 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking Brake Has Long Travel

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,057 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,057 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2022 78,104 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,289 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,540 miles

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

brake hoses perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,660 miles

nearside front,nearside rear,offside front and offside rear brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,828 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front,nearside rear,offside front and offside rear brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front,nearside rear,offside front and offside rear brake hoses perishing

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 73,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,519 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/f and o/s/r brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,322 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,988 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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KY56 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY56 AZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY56 AZU?

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What year was KY56 AZU registered?

KY56 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KY56 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 AZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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