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KY56 YKR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,479 mi
Last recorded127,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 120,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,500 miles

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

Inner drivers door handle defective but can still be operated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,456 miles

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

engine knocking / rattle

Fail 4 Oct 2022 101,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine knocking / rattle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,654 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,654 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge's

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge's

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,270 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,943 miles

smoke too low to print

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,899 miles

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

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

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

smoke too low to print

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,389 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

cracks in tread patern of both rear tyres

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

cracks in tread patern of both rear tyres

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,830 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,830 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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 YKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

KY56 YKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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