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LF06 BSV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,444 mi
Last recorded157,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 157,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 151,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,566 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 135,450 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,871 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter has grease on but no signs of any splits

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter has grease on but no signs of any splits

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 183,827 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,879 miles

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel high

nearside front shock absorber rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 23 Jan 2015 107,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel high

n/s/f shockabsorber rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,869 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 107,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,657 miles

handbrake high!

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,986 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

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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LF06 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF06 BSV, 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 LF06 BSV registered?

LF06 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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