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KY56 YVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,987 miles

Rear Inner seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 7 May 2026 116,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Inner seat belt buckle cover missing

tyre warning light on

Pass 9 May 2025 106,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 99,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,285 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt buckle casing damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 92,904 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filling neck pipe corroded. ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,946 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filling neck pipe corroded. ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 75,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom part broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,592 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,099 miles

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

oil on minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,573 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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KY56 YVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

KY56 YVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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