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HY56 JOA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,987 mi
Last recorded90,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 89,228 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails and tyre is perished

Fail 29 Sep 2022 74,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails and tyre is perished

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 71,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,636 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,935 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,281 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,857 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,596 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre split inner sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,097 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre small splits inner side wall

windscreen cracked outside of visable area

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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HY56 JOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HY56 JOA, 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 HY56 JOA registered?

HY56 JOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for HY56 JOA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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