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LM06 FBC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,558 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 85,558 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has minor excess travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 85,556 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,233 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 80,233 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,694 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Position lamp lens damaged

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 73,694 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Position lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,378 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,902 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,850 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,850 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,026 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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LM06 FBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM06 FBC, 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 LM06 FBC registered?

LM06 FBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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