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LB55 SKF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,299 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 108,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 106,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 106,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 166,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,473 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,421 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,421 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,951 miles

NRSR seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly weak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,874 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,754 miles

heavy wear outer edge of both front tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,964 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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LB55 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 LB55 SKF, 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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LB55 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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