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LB56 LFM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,872 mi
Last recorded173,872 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 173,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,989 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,689 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,782 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 84,782 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,708 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,775 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,748 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,025 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 50,208 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,643 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 26,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,285 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 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

LB56 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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