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VK56 YYG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 123,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 112,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 112,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 95,511 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 95,511 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 95,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs and pads are both worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,434 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2012 63,214 miles

rear tyres weariung low from patchy inner edge wear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,985 miles

Slight handbrake imbalance .

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,252 miles

engine & body under trays fitted

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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VK56 YYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK56 YYG, 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 VK56 YYG registered?

VK56 YYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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