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LX56 OEM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 OEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,003 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL 4. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,115 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 104,609 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,269 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,337 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,405 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,756 miles

engine sounds very tappity when running

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,756 miles

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

engine sounds very tappity when running

Fail 1 Oct 2014 66,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,785 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 OEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc 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 OEM, 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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LX56 OEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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