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LR56 XYW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,018 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 108,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel flat spot

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,350 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 80,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

service light on

Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

service light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,150 miles

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease but secure.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre damaged and cracked on outer wall

Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre damaged and cracked on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,021 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 XYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 2,034cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

LR56 XYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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