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LA55 WGK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,800 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn notchy / worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,342 miles

Front Both sides headlamp mask fitted.

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

Offside Front Outer Damaged repeater lamp.

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

Rear View wiper rubber smearing.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 67,342 miles

Front Both sides headlamp mask fitted.

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

Offside Front Outer Damaged repeater lamp.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear View wiper rubber smearing.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,016 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,582 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 59,525 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,262 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,147 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,890 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 25,890 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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LA55 WGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA55 WGK, 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 LA55 WGK registered?

LA55 WGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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