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YK56 VZX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,810 mi
Last recorded169,810 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 169,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 134,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,789 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorating

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 99,509 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOOT AND ASSOSIATED AREAS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BOOT BEING FULL

FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES

NO REAR SEAT BELTS OR ASSOCIATED AREAS CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND PERISHED

O/S/REAR LENS CRACKED

UNDERTRAYS COVERING MOST OF VEHICLE

Fail 20 May 2016 99,066 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOOT AND ASSOSIATED AREAS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BOOT BEING FULL

FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES

NO REAR SEAT BELTS OR ASSOCIATED AREAS CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND PERISHED

O/S/REAR LENS CRACKED

UNDERTRAYS COVERING MOST OF VEHICLE

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust center box deteriorated

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,686 miles

Both rear brake discs are very rusted.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,581 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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YK56 VZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK56 VZX, 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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YK56 VZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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