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RK06 YTX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 YTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,312 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,312 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2024 81,934 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2024 81,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,840 miles

Central 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,850 miles

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

headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,782 miles

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

Offside 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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RK06 YTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK06 YTX, 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 RK06 YTX registered?

RK06 YTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is RK06 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK06 YTX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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