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HK56 LFR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,997 mi
Last recorded91,997 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front tyre has wearing on outer edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,729 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,022 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Offside front tyre inner sidewall badly cracked and deteriorated!!!

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Offside front tyre inner sidewall badly cracked and deteriorated!!!

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,838 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,358 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 45,426 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 45,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,078 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,155 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,002 miles

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

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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HK56 LFR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HK56 LFR, 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 HK56 LFR registered?

HK56 LFR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is HK56 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 LFR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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