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LY55 EJV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor running+misfire

wipers+washers in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2013 12,372 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor running+misfire

wipers+washers in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 69,284 miles

both front brake discs are lipped badly (worn)

Pass 18 May 2011 51,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,529 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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LY55 EJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY55 EJV, 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 LY55 EJV registered?

LY55 EJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LY55 EJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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