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LG56 HYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,005 miles

filler neck pipe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,309 miles

both rear flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front and offside front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 104,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake pads wearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 80,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,637 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,307 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,307 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,669 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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LG56 HYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG56 HYJ, 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 LG56 HYJ registered?

LG56 HYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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