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YX06 YKY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,428 mi
Last recorded145,428 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 145,428 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Offside dip beam is very dim

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,259 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,259 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,624 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 118,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 107,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 98,194 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

near side front headlamp on lower limmit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2010 73,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,843 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YX06 YKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX06 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX06 YKY registered?

YX06 YKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is YX06 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX06 YKY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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