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LB55 VWV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

318,512 mi
Last recorded318,512 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 318,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 254,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 242,723 miles

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,218 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2017 144,218 miles

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 137,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 137,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 131,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,936 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,119 miles

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

near side and offside front tryes worn on outer edges

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 VWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB55 VWV, 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 LB55 VWV registered?

LB55 VWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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