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LM55 SCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 SCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 133,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 133,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Damage to OSF wing and OSF door

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 109,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,001 miles

Front brake discs slightly warped

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear road wheel has had a welded repair-inner rim

Offside Front deep gouges to outer sidewall of tyre

Rear brake discs worn/corroded and pitted

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front brake discs slightly warped

Nearside Rear road wheel has had a welded repair-inner rim

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Front deep gouges to outer sidewall of tyre

Rear brake discs worn/corroded and pitted

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,595 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,410 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 worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 72,410 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 worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,947 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 62,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,194 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 45,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre outter side wall slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn smooth on outter edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,621 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,912 miles

both front tyres slightly low on pressure

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 SCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SCZ, 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 LM55 SCZ registered?

LM55 SCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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