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YH56 UOP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 UOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 107,831 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 102,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,306 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 99,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 97,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,177 miles

Fuel filler neck badly corroded (no visible leaks)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,013 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck badly corroded (no visible leaks)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,585 miles

Fuel tank filler and breather pipes : corroded / deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,140 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 45,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,108 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 UOP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 UOP, 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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YH56 UOP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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