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RY55 YLU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 118,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 108,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 103,196 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 98,155 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 93,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,280 miles

both rear tyres perished,cracked and slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,064 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,064 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 67,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,622 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,969 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,264 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check chassis & front to rear brake pipes due to under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,265 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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RY55 YLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RY55 YLU, 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 RY55 YLU registered?

RY55 YLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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