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LR56 OWC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 109,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 106,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 103,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,296 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 102,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 87,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,666 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Offside Rear Body has a slight projection caused by damage - bumper cover

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure mounted in mirror, mirror insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 3 not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a slight projection caused by damage - bumper cover

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,545 miles

Auto gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer shoulder

Nearside side mirror unit insecure

Offside Rear Light unit deteriorated side light are affected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belt slow to retract both sides

Fail 15 Apr 2017 36,461 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater (6.1.C.1)

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

Auto gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer shoulder

Nearside side mirror unit insecure

Offside Rear Light unit deteriorated side light are affected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belt slow to retract both sides

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 13,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2009 6,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,537 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 OWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OWC, 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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LR56 OWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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