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LT56 UBY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,992 mi
Last recorded181,992 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 181,992 miles

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

Light corrosion under rear of vehicle

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 181,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Light corrosion under rear of vehicle

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,149 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 161,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 141,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 130,177 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes need attention as nearside is slightly lagging in operation.

fuel cap of temporary type.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,005 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall has small cut - tyre structure not affected - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 123,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracking an deteriorating

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,047 miles

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))

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

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

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

offside handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 30 Dec 2019 122,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

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

offside handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,937 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

o/s/f wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,027 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 UBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc 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 LT56 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

LT56 UBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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