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LX55 LGL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,094 mi
Last recorded137,094 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,094 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 137,094 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,129 miles

Headlamp cornering system fault on dash

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 21 Jan 2021 132,129 miles

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

Headlamp cornering system fault on dash

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,682 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 13,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S N/S front tyres wearing low on a inner edges

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,895 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,293 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,049 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,005 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,898 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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LX55 LGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX55 LGL, 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 LX55 LGL registered?

LX55 LGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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