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LK56 DDE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,513 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 119,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 94,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 88,311 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 88,311 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are cut on sidewalls

rear tyres are cut on sidewalls very close to cords

tpms light is on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are cut on sidewalls

rear tyres are cut on sidewalls very close to cords

tpms light is on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

n/s front tyre has a cut on sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

free play n/s front wheel

n/s front tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,181 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,181 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LK56 DDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LK56 DDE, 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 LK56 DDE registered?

LK56 DDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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