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FY56 YLD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,238 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED WEAR INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorating

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre cracking - tyre should be replaced

Nearside rear tyre cracking and sidewall damaged - tyre should be replaced

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

Offside front road wheel damaged

Offside front tyre cracking - tyre should be replaced

Offside rear tyre cracking and sidewall damaged - tyre should be replaced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise airbag light on

advise both front tyres on wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,651 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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FY56 YLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FY56 YLD, 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 FY56 YLD registered?

FY56 YLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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