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LR56 LVT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 88,525 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 83,899 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 79,929 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,943 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,466 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all resulting in excessive noise (2.4.G.2)

front wipers minor smearing

noise from rear suspension not able to identify location advise workshop inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,377 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,867 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 25,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,986 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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LR56 LVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LR56 LVT, 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 LR56 LVT registered?

LR56 LVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LR56 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 LVT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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