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YL55 WUB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear to inner sidewall around most of circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear to inner sidewall around most of circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2022 44,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,183 miles

engine covers fitted undertays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2021 43,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted undertays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 42,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,493 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge and deteriorated and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,335 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,465 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,307 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,367 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,187 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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YL55 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YL55 WUB, 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 YL55 WUB registered?

YL55 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is YL55 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 WUB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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