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OV56 KME

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 119,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 115,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,207 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 104,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Plastic panel missing

Fail 30 Dec 2022 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Plastic panel missing

Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,580 miles

all brake discs rusty due to vehicle being parked up

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but no sharp edges likely to cause injury (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear damaged quarter panel moulding masked with tape

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel moulding projecting from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but no sharp edges likely to cause injury (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits forming in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 91,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 140,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,953 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,953 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,730 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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OV56 KME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc 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 OV56 KME, 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 OV56 KME registered?

OV56 KME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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