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LN56 WGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,820 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 56,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,927 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 44,927 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 43,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 41,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 40,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 40,134 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 38,754 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,422 miles

Bonnet release mechanism faulty

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 32,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,483 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,572 miles

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

Unable to carry out full inspection to most steering/braking/body and suspension components due to covers

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,546 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 WGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 LN56 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

LN56 WGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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