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LJ06 LRL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,127 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,954 miles

Rear tyres scracking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,234 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,234 miles

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 45,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,838 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,837 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,518 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,518 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,712 miles

e m light stays on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,532 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)

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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LJ06 LRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ06 LRL, 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 LJ06 LRL registered?

LJ06 LRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LJ06 LRL safe to buy?

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