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YK56 WLX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 119,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 119,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 113,758 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o /s/f caliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,306 miles

Both rear fuel tank filler pipes are heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,938 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,938 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,595 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,949 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,715 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 WLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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