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KY56 YXE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,226 mi
Last recorded208,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 208,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 202,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 202,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 196,033 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 196,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 177,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,443 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 160,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,682 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,244 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 107,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 91,382 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is feathered

Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is feathered

Pass 3 May 2013 79,469 miles

N/S/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,377 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

N/S/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,760 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,043 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 YXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY56 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

KY56 YXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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