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HK55 YZY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,269 mi
Last recorded157,269 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 YZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 157,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 155,668 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 150,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 128,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 117,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,170 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,879 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,989 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,989 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 48,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,667 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,817 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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HK55 YZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK55 YZY, 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 HK55 YZY registered?

HK55 YZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is HK55 YZY safe to buy?

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