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LN06 PLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026
Fail 15 Jan 2026

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake reserve travel just acceptable

n/s/hand brake reading lower than normal

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 72,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 58,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays

Fail 20 May 2019 58,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays

Pass 30 May 2018 53,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,369 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 42,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 37,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advice nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,356 miles

advice nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 7 May 2014 35,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 35,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,119 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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LN06 PLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LN06 PLZ, 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 LN06 PLZ registered?

LN06 PLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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