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KY56 OBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,015 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,006 miles

Corrosion on rear coils and shock absorbers

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise when spinning o/s/r wheel

Signs of overheating on n/s/f brake components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,004 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17V Conti (4.1.D.1b)

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

Age cracking on o/s/f inner tyre sidewall

Corrosion on rear coils and shock absorbers

Front brake application levels high

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise when spinning o/s/r wheel

Signs of overheating on n/s/f brake components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,144 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,536 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and scored,front brake pads worn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and scored,front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBZ, 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 KY56 OBZ registered?

KY56 OBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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