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SM56 LTV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 99,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2026 99,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 90,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,434 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 78,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,947 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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SM56 LTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM56 LTV, 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 SM56 LTV registered?

SM56 LTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SM56 LTV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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