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LX56 OES

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 OES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,456 miles

Front brake discs wearing advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,890 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs wearing

Offside front tyre wearing on edge and cracked advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,840 miles

advise both front tyres,tread wearing low and unevenly

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn

advise hand brake travel high

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front tyres,tread wearing low and unevenly

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn

advise hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side front cv boot weeping grease

advise off side front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing low 3.0 - 2.0mm

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,299 miles

n/s/r wing and bumper damaged

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 OES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

LX56 OES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is LX56 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 OES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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