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LN56 ZCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,326 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,881 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 47,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 43,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,767 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,172 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,172 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,176 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 ZCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

LN56 ZCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LN56 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 ZCJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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