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YK56 WDC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,612 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,175 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on in side (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on in side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,384 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,938 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,375 miles

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit(205/55r16 goodyear)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit(205/55r16 goodyear)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,087 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 WDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK56 WDC, 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 YK56 WDC registered?

YK56 WDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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