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RO56 KXM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,438 mi
Last recorded140,438 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 137,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,166 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 124,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,540 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 103,824 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminating

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RO56 KXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO56 KXM, 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 RO56 KXM registered?

RO56 KXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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