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LV06 OEF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 OEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 83,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both sides fog lamps not fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing around the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear fuel tank filler swan neck pipe corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusting screws do not work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp manual adjusters do NOT work from the headlamp. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut insecure. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both sides fog lamps not fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing around the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank filler swan neck pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2024 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 71,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,458 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,114 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 54,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges (not showing cords)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,397 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,712 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LV06 OEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV06 OEF, 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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LV06 OEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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