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YC56 KEK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,690 mi
Last recorded52,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 KEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,690 miles

A limited inspection to some parts due to plastic liners/Covers and shields

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle beam, and most of the rear suspension components.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear inner wing/top coil spring mounts have some heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and grease is leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also casing is excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

A limited inspection to some parts due to plastic liners/Covers and shields

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion on o/s/f shock absorber casing ( Advise Replace )

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle beam, and most of the rear suspension components.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear inner wing/top coil spring mounts have some heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge, Also has some damage to the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre is cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge, Also has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 51,939 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,725 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,235 miles

Both front back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,093 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Chip in windscreen but not within swept area

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,233 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 38,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,085 miles

Rear tyres cracking down tread bands

Rear wiper blade split

Very slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Splitting On Inner Sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Split On Inner Sidewall

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Splitting On Inner Sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,109 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 KEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC56 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

YC56 KEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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