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KY56 YLU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 89,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut inner no cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,601 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,617 miles

hand brake only just met minimum efficiency

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel long

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,629 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KY56 YLU 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 76.2%.

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 KY56 YLU, 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 KY56 YLU registered?

KY56 YLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is KY56 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 YLU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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