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LN56 UFB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 UFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,529 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,830 miles

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,830 miles

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge sudjest tracking to be checked

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on front brake discs

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut deep

oil level need topping up

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,313 miles

Advise:rear brake disc's pitting/corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,313 miles

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

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall splitting badly

Advise:rear brake disc's pitting/corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,110 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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LN56 UFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN56 UFB, 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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LN56 UFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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