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YH56 AZU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,126 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 75,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,213 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 73,213 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,186 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,556 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens broken

Offside washer jet half working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside washer jet half blocked

slight play in inner steering rack end / rack

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside washer jet half blocked

slight play in inner steering rack end / rack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,778 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn out of shape

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside front washer jet 50% blocked

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,778 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly worn out of shape

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside front washer jet 50% blocked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,232 miles

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner lamp cluster lens cracked

rear brake discs covered in surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,497 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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YH56 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH56 AZU, 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 YH56 AZU registered?

YH56 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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