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LS56 HLN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,946 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover broken

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

fuel filler neck corroded

parking brake travel high

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 97,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,810 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,203 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake pads close to limit advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,203 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake pads close to limit advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 61,969 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 47,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,272 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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LS56 HLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS56 HLN, 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 LS56 HLN registered?

LS56 HLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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