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LF06 BSY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 BSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,417 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,055 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,898 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 77,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,311 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,015 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

front discs low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

front discs low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,375 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMMIT FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 BSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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