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LA55 WPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,793 mi
Last recorded126,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r+n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,546 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,033 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 WPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA55 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

LA55 WPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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