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YP06 GWE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,369 mi
Last recorded133,369 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2022 133,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 107,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,712 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,130 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,136 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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YP06 GWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP06 GWE, 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 YP06 GWE registered?

YP06 GWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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