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LA06 ETU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre misshapen and worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 30,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,123 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,040 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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LA06 ETU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LA06 ETU, 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 LA06 ETU registered?

LA06 ETU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LA06 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 ETU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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