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LN56 YXW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint right on the limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perrished on outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perrished on outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,870 miles

N/S/R Child seat fitted

O/S Washer is blocked(not working)

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/R Child seat fitted

O/S Washer is blocked(not working)

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 14,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,939 miles

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

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 YXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

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

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