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MA06 LXV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,214 mi
Last recorded126,214 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 LXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 126,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,463 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv joint has slight knocking on full lock

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,817 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 108,817 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,474 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,024 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,585 miles

rear tyres have slight uneven wear.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,705 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,684 miles

both front tyres 1.6 mm

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,706 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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MA06 LXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MA06 LXV, 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 MA06 LXV registered?

MA06 LXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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