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LR06 EMF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 102,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 86,984 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 May 2025 86,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,046 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both rear /casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 67,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both rear /casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 60,734 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer seatbelt stalk casings are missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel filler neck pipework is heavily corroded

Fail 5 May 2022 60,734 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer seatbelt stalk casings are missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel filler neck pipework is heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 54,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 54,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,655 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,433 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven poss weak shocks

both rear tyres have lots of age cracks

Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,433 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven poss weak shocks

both rear tyres have lots of age cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,412 miles

nearside rear disc pitted

offside and nearside rear tyres worn heavy on inner edge andperishing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear disc pitted

offside and nearside rear tyres worn heavy on inner edge andperishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 26,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 26,053 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 EMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

LR06 EMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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