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YD56 UKC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,591 mi
Last recorded80,591 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 UKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,591 miles

Central Silencer in poor condition

Front Fog lamps not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Diesel filler pipe corroded, pipe damp ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Silencer in poor condition

Coolant level low

Front Fog lamps not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Diesel filler pipe corroded, pipe damp ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (also has nail in tread) Very strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,837 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,757 miles

Offside Front RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,757 miles

Offside Front RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,929 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 59,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,576 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 52,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,040 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,369 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2011 26,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD56 UKC, 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 YD56 UKC registered?

YD56 UKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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