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LG56 TFO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 115,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,073 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,750 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,058 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 91,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 89,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,517 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,988 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 77,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,632 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front and nearside rear tyre perished

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,450 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 16,262 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 TFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG56 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

LG56 TFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LG56 TFO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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