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BK06 YWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,578 mi
Last recorded198,578 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 198,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 198,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 189,133 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 189,124 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 181,058 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and slightly leaking

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 178,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge close to legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread whole circumference 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Oct 2022 178,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge close to legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread whole circumference 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 173,406 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 173,406 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,124 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 155,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 149,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 142,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 142,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not able to fully check some items

item removed from drivers view

Pass 16 Aug 2014 116,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,610 miles

Both rear tyres and osf tyre wearing low

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,610 miles

Both rear tyres and osf tyre wearing low

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,359 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,046 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,608 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,159 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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BK06 YWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc 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 BK06 YWZ, 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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BK06 YWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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