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KY56 BDX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,107 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight bulge to sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,026 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged outer sidewall not to cords at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,286 miles

Advise front braqke pads wearing low and discs fairly worn.

Advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges.

Advise nick in sidewall n/s front tyre not to cords.

Advise nick in sidewall n/s rear tyre not to cords.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 30,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise front braqke pads wearing low and discs fairly worn.

Advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges.

Advise nick in sidewall n/s front tyre not to cords.

Advise nick in sidewall n/s rear tyre not to cords.

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 BDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY56 BDX, 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

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What year was KY56 BDX registered?

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

Is KY56 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 BDX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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