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L5 PMW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 70,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 52,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,604 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,604 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES - 2 / 3mm MAX.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,890 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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L5 PMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L5 PMW, 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 L5 PMW registered?

L5 PMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is L5 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 PMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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