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YB06 XBD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,770 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 118,173 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 118,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,721 miles

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

front tyre outer treads worn low

Fail 7 Jul 2020 108,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyre outer treads worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 78,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 71,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on outside shoulder

Pass 17 May 2013 57,862 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 57,862 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB06 XBD, 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 YB06 XBD registered?

YB06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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