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RF56 LHM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,784 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,783 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,006 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,728 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emmisions too clean to register

Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust box corroded around clamping

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,302 miles

Front tyres wearing thin .

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,228 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,469 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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RF56 LHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF56 LHM, 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 RF56 LHM registered?

RF56 LHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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