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SY56 WUK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,750 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 136,747 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 129,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,084 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,432 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,432 miles

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

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

report/advise may require discs and pads slight pulsing on brake pedal?

report/advise o/s front tyre suspect has been run flat.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,342 miles

rear discs browning

Fail 30 Nov 2010 38,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear discs browning

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SY56 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SY56 WUK, 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 SY56 WUK registered?

SY56 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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