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LR56 LWC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 54,333 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 54,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,330 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 49,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,744 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,525 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 25,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,336 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 LWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR56 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

LR56 LWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LR56 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 LWC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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