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SA06 YZS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

133,451 mi
Last recorded133,451 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 YZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,451 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear refueling pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 128,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 126,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 196,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 196,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,970 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,333 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,810 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,810 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre deflated after RBT

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 31 May 2013 77,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge recommend front wheel alignment

n/s/f tyre has kerbed damage on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 31 May 2013 77,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge recommend front wheel alignment

n/s/f tyre has kerbed damage on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 66,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 29,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 32,125 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 25,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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SA06 YZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SA06 YZS, 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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SA06 YZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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