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LF56 EBV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 83,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 83,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,274 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,274 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,352 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,087 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,664 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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LF56 EBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LF56 EBV, 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 LF56 EBV registered?

LF56 EBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF56 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 EBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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