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LX56 GFA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,940 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,940 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,676 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt catch case damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted both front inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven bald outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt catch case damaged

Nearside door mirror inscure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven bald outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 14 Jul 2019 71,983 miles

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

brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Outer Egde

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Outer Egde

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,327 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre is starting to perish and crack

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,798 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,139 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,873 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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LX56 GFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 LX56 GFA, 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 LX56 GFA registered?

LX56 GFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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