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LD56 XBF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,252 mi
Last recorded76,252 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 76,245 miles

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 Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 68,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 61,851 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 61,851 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,329 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges

rear tyres tyres are badly curbed and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s headlamp bulb holder is damaged making changing the bulb difficult !

r/o/s tyre is curbed

Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s headlamp bulb holder is damaged making changing the bulb difficult !

r/o/s tyre is curbed

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,385 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside & Offside Rear NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside rear tyre; Outer shoulder & tread cracking & splitting from its structure

Fail 25 Jul 2015 31,385 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing Locking Mechanism (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted to Nearside & Offside Rear NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside rear tyre; Outer shoulder & tread cracking & splitting from its structure

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,605 miles

NSR light lens has damage. No white light showing

Two child seats fitted at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,109 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 XBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LD56 XBF, 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 LD56 XBF registered?

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

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