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SY56 WUU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,783 mi
Last recorded164,783 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 164,783 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 164,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,929 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 163,929 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 157,517 miles

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

fuel tank has damp patch

offside rear tyre badly feathered on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,202 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside covers fitted, unable to check some testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2019 132,741 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing OFFSIDE FRONT, OFFSIDE REAR, NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside covers fitted, unable to check some testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,004 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,350 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

SY56 WUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SY56 WUU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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