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BX56 YSP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 YSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 112,073 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,496 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,770 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 107,853 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,618 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,618 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,358 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,843 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 151,173 miles

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 151,173 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,358 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,358 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,418 miles

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

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,389 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,353 miles

signs of pitting at rear brake discs

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

small chip at nearside of windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall marked due to coil spring failure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,254 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,856 miles

wipers catching on full speed.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,819 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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BX56 YSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BX56 YSP, 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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BX56 YSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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