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YD56 PVN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 147,273 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,250 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, sill covers and undertray fitted

general surface rust/corrosion to underbody

Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear end corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 107,176 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,810 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,428 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,128 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,754 miles

Nearside front tyre begining to bald on outer shoulder slightly.

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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YD56 PVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD56 PVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD56 PVN registered?

YD56 PVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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