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YG56 UPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 134,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges to cause injury

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,244 miles

underbody covers

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,447 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

hand brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 94,043 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,249 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,001 miles

damage to offside rear wheel

nearside/offside front/rear brake pipes are corroded

slight free play in offside inner steering rack joint

under tray covers are fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,377 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG56 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

YG56 UPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YG56 UPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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