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RK56 YXW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,855 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,784 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,504 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,728 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 18,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK56 YXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 RK56 YXW, 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 RK56 YXW registered?

RK56 YXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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The MOT history for RK56 YXW 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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