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WK56 YHY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,610 mi
Last recorded163,610 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 163,610 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 163,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,620 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 145,447 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 7 Jul 2016 127,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,525 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,298 miles

o/s rear brake dise getting rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,633 miles

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,110 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WK56 YHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK56 YHY, 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 WK56 YHY registered?

WK56 YHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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