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YG56 FUY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has tears on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 103,177 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has tears on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,424 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,422 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 91,509 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 91,509 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,743 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,056 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,316 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to n/side/front tyre [side wall]

Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,891 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

1.5 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 27,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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YG56 FUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YG56 FUY, 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 YG56 FUY registered?

YG56 FUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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