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LN55 VCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 70,225 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 65,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP GASKET LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP GASKET LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 50,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 50,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,744 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,121 miles

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Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front washer jets very weak

offside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,373 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 32,373 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,544 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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LN55 VCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LN55 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN55 VCJ registered?

LN55 VCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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