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LN56 UFU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,206 mi
Last recorded161,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 UFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,206 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 161,065 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 161,010 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 161,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,133 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 156,133 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drivers windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,777 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,735 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,388 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,436 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,436 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,912 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 UFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN56 UFU, 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 LN56 UFU registered?

LN56 UFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LN56 UFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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