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HG56 YVO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 146,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 136,813 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injection seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,453 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn low and cuts to side walls

offside front tyre cuts to side wall

rear tyres feathered and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2017 130,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn low and cuts to side walls

offside front tyre cuts to side wall

rear tyres feathered and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,649 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 123,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine malfunction light on

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

Pass 21 May 2015 113,186 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered and perished

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 21 May 2015 113,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre feathered and perished

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 108,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,436 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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HG56 YVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HG56 YVO, 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 HG56 YVO registered?

HG56 YVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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