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YH06 HPO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 145,049 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

FUEL FILLER NECK AND BREATHER PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED AT REAR

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

REAR BRAKE LOW EFFORT ON FOOT BRAKE AND ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 144,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,860 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 140,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2019 139,628 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 137,505 miles

n/s/front brake showing signs of being hot

o/s/front rack end slight play

slight movment in front engine mounts

Fail 18 May 2018 137,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/front brake showing signs of being hot

o/s/front rack end slight play

rear disc very poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 131,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 124,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 124,786 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 111,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 97,259 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,038 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,038 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 59,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,779 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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YH06 HPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH06 HPO, 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 YH06 HPO registered?

YH06 HPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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