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L5 WLK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,292 mi
Last recorded93,292 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,292 miles

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

Hand brake reserve travel low

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,540 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,361 miles

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

child seat

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

child seat

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Foot baker just met the brake limit

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened &undercover fitted obscuring some components (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & all suspension parts corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 76,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Foot baker just met the brake limit

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened &undercover fitted obscuring some components (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & all suspension parts corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,211 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 73,211 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,864 miles

baby seat fitted in rear

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 67,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 59,676 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,489 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,935 miles

all four brake discs worn

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 WLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L5 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

L5 WLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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