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LS56 PDY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 61,785 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2026 61,785 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 59,761 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 56,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 56,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 56,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 49,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 46,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 44,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,961 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 33,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 27,039 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 27,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,146 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 14,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 14,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 5,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 1,726 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 PDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS56 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

LS56 PDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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