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YC56 VAD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,031 mi
Last recorded104,031 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and nearside front (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,444 miles

Front both tyre tread worn at edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2021 77,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. not responding to manual adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Front both tyre tread worn at edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,222 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 77,222 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 76,529 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 76,529 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded filler tube possible leak (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler and breather pipes heavily corroded. Advise replacing before any leaks occur

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,836 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler and breather pipes heavily corroded. Advise replacing before any leaks occur

Nearside Front Tyre under inflated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator, orange bulb starting to fade

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 49,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,737 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,671 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 VAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VAD, 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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YC56 VAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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