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AY56 ZHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,408 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,216 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,812 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,601 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,305 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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AY56 ZHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY56 ZHZ, 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 AY56 ZHZ registered?

AY56 ZHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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