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YG56 XMB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,757 mi
Last recorded79,757 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sipping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear x2 rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in place should replace a.s.a.p (1.1.11 (c))

bothside front brake discs lipped.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2021 52,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,744 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 27 Feb 2016 45,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,891 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs pitted,but not affecting efficiency.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XMB 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 89.5%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

YG56 XMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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