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AK56 LXP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 LXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,945 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 160,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 153,051 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,036 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,192 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Mar 2019 136,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,762 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,935 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2016 132,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 116,023 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

large cuts in both front tyres inner side wall cords not showing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

large cuts in both front tyres inner side wall cords not showing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,423 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel neck is corrsion

washer are poor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres losing shape,front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres losing shape,front tyres worn outer edges

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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AK56 LXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AK56 LXP, 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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AK56 LXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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