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YC56 DYS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,009 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 111,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,890 miles

nearside rear parking brake just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,331 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,728 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 76,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,610 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,604 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,305 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

scraping noise on n/s/r

Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

scraping noise on n/s/r

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,103 miles

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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YC56 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC56 DYS, 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 YC56 DYS registered?

YC56 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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