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LA55 WKG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 132,519 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2015 124,899 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 116,793 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 116,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,679 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres poor condition and out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,962 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,153 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front shock absorber has slight leaking.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,682 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

LA55 WKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 January 2006.

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