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RE56 YKC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,131 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,818 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 87,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,366 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,252 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

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

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,238 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,711 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,854 miles

Both rear tyres perished/starting to crack

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,313 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2011 34,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,633 miles

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

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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RE56 YKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE56 YKC, 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 RE56 YKC registered?

RE56 YKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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