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YC56 UYB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,310 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 74,752 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,412 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 29 % limit is 30 % , recommend attention

LIghting ; o/s mainbeam image vague , check bulb fitment

Various covers & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,123 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,632 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 UYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

YC56 UYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is YC56 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 UYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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