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KY56 RRU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,104 mi
Last recorded181,104 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 181,104 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2023 180,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2022 171,040 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,470 miles

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

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

underbody cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,873 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,261 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 140,261 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction OBJECT FROM MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 130,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Coming from the gearbox ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 95,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,472 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,400 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 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

KY56 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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