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LR56 OVP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,838 mi
Last recorded99,838 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 99,838 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,840 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 49,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,472 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,370 miles

under tray

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 15,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,304 miles

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked / deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,240 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front outer tyre age related cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,240 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front outer tyre age related cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

LR56 OVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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The MOT history for LR56 OVP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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