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LD06 MZL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 MZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 132,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,539 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Interior Mirror

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Pesent

Rear Axle Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,523 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 109,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted both rear seats

Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted both rear seats

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 8,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 7,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD06 MZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LD06 MZL, 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 LD06 MZL registered?

LD06 MZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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