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RJ56 YJG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,404 mi
Last recorded87,404 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,404 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,276 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,034 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,551 miles

long travel in parking brake lever

under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,152 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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RJ56 YJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 RJ56 YJG, 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 RJ56 YJG registered?

RJ56 YJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ56 YJG 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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