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MP55 DYS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 107,232 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,226 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 87,684 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank kneck damp slight misting of fuel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,928 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 63,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,935 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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MP55 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP55 DYS, 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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MP55 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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