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AO56 LXR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,300 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,443 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,645 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,329 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,703 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,858 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,918 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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AO56 LXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO56 LXR, 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 AO56 LXR registered?

AO56 LXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AO56 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 LXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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