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YX56 MWK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 MWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody body sign of corrosion , rear brake pipes , coil springs

Fail 15 Jun 2024 112,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody body sign of corrosion , rear brake pipes , coil springs

Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,019 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 100,019 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded main fuel pipes to the fuel tank ()

plastic under covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded main fuel pipes to the fuel tank ()

plastic under covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

both rear arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2020 95,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

both rear arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,780 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,780 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,782 miles

o/s and n/s sills covers plastic

Fail 29 Aug 2014 65,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s and n/s sills covers plastic

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,732 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear limit they are ok at the moment

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,760 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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YX56 MWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX56 MWK, 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 YX56 MWK registered?

YX56 MWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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