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LT56 BVC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,640 mi
Last recorded120,640 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 120,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lagging behind nsr in operation.

Fail 6 Dec 2019 114,753 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear parking brake lagging behind nsr in operation.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,494 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside hand brake low efficiency

Fail 5 Dec 2018 106,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside hand brake low efficiency

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,335 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,235 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 69,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,817 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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LT56 BVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LT56 BVC, 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 LT56 BVC registered?

LT56 BVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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