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KY56 FMU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,480 miles

hand brake efficiencies only just met

Fail 2 Dec 2023 97,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake efficiencies only just met

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,895 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 64,255 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,891 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 19,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,319 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 FMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

KY56 FMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is KY56 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 FMU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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