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RF06 YPM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,661 mi
Last recorded153,661 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 141,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Severe oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 130,874 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,816 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,290 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 93,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,432 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 77,512 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 67,773 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 67,772 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 59,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RF06 YPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF06 YPM, 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 RF06 YPM registered?

RF06 YPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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