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LD56 LPL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,462 mi
Last recorded114,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,462 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 114,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,130 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 99,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner CV boot slight leak

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

engine light on dashboard

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn from inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner CV boot slight leak

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

engine light on dashboard

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 65,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,404 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,404 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,596 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,016 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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LD56 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD56 LPL, 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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LD56 LPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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