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LY56 AEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,167 mi
Last recorded35,167 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 35,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 34,175 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 34,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 33,766 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 33,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,744 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 31,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 31,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,379 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 24,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2011 20,951 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2011 20,951 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 17,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 13,514 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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LY56 AEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LY56 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY56 AEJ registered?

LY56 AEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LY56 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 AEJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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