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LT56 YPU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 72,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,624 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,447 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 48,384 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,226 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder

offside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,632 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,179 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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LT56 YPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LT56 YPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 YPU registered?

LT56 YPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LT56 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 YPU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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