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LX06 OSM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 88,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2024 88,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 88,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 64,498 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,507 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,966 miles

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 34,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,306 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 32,295 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust front section-cat cracked and slight blow

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise near door mirror indicator damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust front section-cat cracked and slight blow

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise near door mirror indicator damaged

advise near side rear tyre,tread wearing unevenly,perishing and side wall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished and split.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished and split.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 23,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise front brake discs worn

advise near side rear brake pads wearing low

advise near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,689 miles

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise front brake discs worn

advise near side rear brake pads wearing low

advise near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 20,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,701 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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LX06 OSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LX06 OSM, 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 LX06 OSM registered?

LX06 OSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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