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YG56 UPC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,041 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,832 miles

Front bonnet damaged but not insecure

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front has a cut on side wall but not showing cord

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 97,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both leaking under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Front bonnet damaged but not insecure

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front has a cut on side wall but not showing cord

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 Child Seats Fitted ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 Child Seats Fitted ()

Pass 25 May 2017 83,240 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wing mirror loose but is secure

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,129 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 64,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre feathered & perishing near to excess

Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre feathered & perishing near to excess

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has a large cut on the inner wall, however not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the outer wall

Offside rear tyre side walls and outer edges deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 UPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

YG56 UPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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