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KY56 VXS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,431 mi
Last recorded82,431 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,431 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 74,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,096 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,172 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,099 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 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is KY56 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 VXS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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