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RA55 YXK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,145 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,145 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and feathered inner edge 215/45zr17 91 extra load (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has damage outer sidewall

offside rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs are lipped,

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs are lipped,

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,900 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre small cut in outer sidewall

offside front cv gaiter leaking grease

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight grease leak from offside front cv gaiter

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,010 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,043 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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RA55 YXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA55 YXK, 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 RA55 YXK registered?

RA55 YXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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