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YG06 YGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Hand brake high and low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 104,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Hand brake high and low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,699 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,425 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Fail 3 Aug 2022 87,425 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,851 miles

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot not secure

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 76,851 miles

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot not secure

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,133 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gator slightly loose leaking grease

Offside Front screen washer jet not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,632 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,779 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,563 miles

Both rear tyres stepped

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,558 miles

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

Both rear tyres stepped

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,879 miles

n/s/r brake disc has corroded outer face

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2011 20,877 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc has corroded outer face

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,583 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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YG06 YGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG06 YGU, 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 YG06 YGU registered?

YG06 YGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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