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LR06 ZBG

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 110,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements AND REAR (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded AND ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,384 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR BOTH (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 105,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR BOTH (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspect shock absorber top mount noisy - no play at time of test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under shields fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,498 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,705 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 72,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,571 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 53,253 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 53,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,553 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,321 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,233 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 ZBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR06 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

LR06 ZBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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