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LM55 HCD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,364 mi
Last recorded111,364 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 111,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,883 miles

offside front of subframe damaged

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front of subframe damaged

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,476 miles

both fornt tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both fornt tyres worn on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 83,486 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 77,111 miles

O/S/R DISC HEAVILY PITTED

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

Fail 1 May 2012 77,111 miles

O/S/R DISC HEAVILY PITTED

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,383 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,718 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,718 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

discs corroded

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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LM55 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LM55 HCD, 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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LM55 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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