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RV56 LDU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,468 miles

Driver's door damaged.

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 83,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Driver's door damaged.

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 62,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 53,724 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,118 miles

o/s/r tyre has a split in the sidewall,although, in this case , not a failure, (not reaching the cords)but replacement is recommended.

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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RV56 LDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RV56 LDU, 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 RV56 LDU registered?

RV56 LDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is RV56 LDU safe to buy?

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