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FD56 LXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,784 miles

both rear outer and n/s rear seat belts slow to retract

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs worn and corroded and brake pads appear low

fuel tank filler and vent pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads wearing thin

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,883 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Both sides rear and N/S/F seat belts slow to retract

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn all pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Main b pipes @ rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,379 miles

off isde front cv rubber boot has a pin hole ( very minor of grease leak )

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,715 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

Pass 1 May 2014 49,519 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,521 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,612 miles

o/sn/s front tyres just starting to wear

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,172 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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FD56 LXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD56 LXZ, 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 FD56 LXZ registered?

FD56 LXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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