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KY56 VXT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,092 mi
Last recorded167,092 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 VXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,092 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2025 167,092 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 150,584 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,180 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,805 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel tank ()

hand brake lever has high travel

Fail 7 Nov 2022 124,754 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel tank ()

hand brake lever has high travel

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 116,226 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,910 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,700 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,217 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,191 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,587 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,975 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 VXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

KY56 VXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is KY56 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 VXT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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