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L25 LJW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationL25 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area for antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area for lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area for antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reserve travel close too limit (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 110,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arb mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,362 miles

exhaust silencer outer skins poor

fuel filler neck corroded

park brake only just meets requirements

Fail 4 Jul 2024 106,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skins poor

fuel filler neck corroded

park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2023 101,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,616 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

Fail 15 Jul 2022 97,616 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,170 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck /breather

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck /breather

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,249 miles

All tyres very low pressure 10-15psi

Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,249 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

All tyres very low pressure 10-15psi

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,953 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,270 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,164 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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L25 LJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L25 LJW, 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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L25 LJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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