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YX56 UTB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,579 mi
Last recorded133,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 133,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 118,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,369 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure temp repair but structurer compromised (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 103,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,775 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,774 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 92,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,460 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 84,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,444 miles

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Nearside Damage to body work all down one side

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,748 miles

rear tyre o/side cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,065 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,485 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 UTB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel 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 YX56 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

YX56 UTB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YX56 UTB 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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