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LR56 VKM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 102,359 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 102,356 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,656 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,886 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely INTERNALS PARKING BRAKE. (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT LOCATED. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,629 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,373 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 NSF/OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,127 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded UNDERSIDE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,017 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,604 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 21,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,833 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 12,798 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)

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 VKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LR56 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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