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DY56 ZYG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,215 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 109,215 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,557 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Fail 30 Oct 2021 102,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,090 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 77,509 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,794 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,968 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,934 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,330 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs wear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,350 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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DY56 ZYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY56 ZYG, 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 DY56 ZYG registered?

DY56 ZYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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