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LG56 HYL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 135,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 130,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,371 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,724 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking/break up outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak offside outer cv boot

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak offside outer cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,965 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to car

Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,992 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 98,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 90,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2010 63,469 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,231 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 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

LG56 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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