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YM55 VEA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,072 mi
Last recorded111,072 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,072 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,978 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,699 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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YM55 VEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM55 VEA, 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 YM55 VEA registered?

YM55 VEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is YM55 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 VEA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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