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WU56 YPY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,656 mi
Last recorded133,656 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TESTED ON PLATE LIMIT OF 1.20. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 129,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested on plate limit of 1;20. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND LOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND LOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 91,451 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,370 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 63,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,536 miles

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU56 YPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU56 YPY, 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 WU56 YPY registered?

WU56 YPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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