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LR06 BHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,264 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 90,264 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 87,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 81,361 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,703 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,703 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,227 miles

nearside tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,357 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 39,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,297 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 18,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,639 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 14,997 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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LR06 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LR06 BHJ, 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 LR06 BHJ registered?

LR06 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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