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LV56 NYN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,821 mi
Last recorded160,821 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 160,821 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filling pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 150,913 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 150,877 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,371 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 138,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 106,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,095 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre. also worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall has evidence of run flat damage

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,661 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre has signs of run flat damage

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,858 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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LV56 NYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV56 NYN, 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 LV56 NYN registered?

LV56 NYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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