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YCZ 1838

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 1838
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

nearside side repeater damaged

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,703 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 107,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear wiper worn

225/45/17 on fronts 215/50/17 on rears

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear side repeator damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

fluctuation on front brakes

front brake back plates corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake pads lows

Pass 27 Apr 2020 102,200 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens is damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade is defective.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 102,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens is damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade is defective.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,031 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,031 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,831 miles

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

eml on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,831 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Engine Light On

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake Pad Warning Sensor wire Loose

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Stub axle inappropriately repaired Fixing Bolts Loose (2.4.A.2)

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

Engine Light On

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake Pad Warning Sensor wire Loose

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,128 miles

Centre Lower Under Trays Fitted

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Section (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Wiper Torn

Nearside Side Repeater Damaged

Offside Front Brake Pad Sensor Wire Insecure

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stone Stuck In Tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,573 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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YCZ 1838 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YCZ 1838, 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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YCZ 1838 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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