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LB56 EGD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,827 mi
Last recorded53,827 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 50,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 43,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,376 miles

noise detected on lock to lock on steering but unable to identify

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,376 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine management light is on

noise detected on lock to lock on steering but unable to identify

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,465 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,245 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Engine management light present - indicating fault

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,576 miles

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

front grille damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 27,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front grille damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 24,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front outer walltyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 12,115 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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LB56 EGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LB56 EGD, 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 LB56 EGD registered?

LB56 EGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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