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SM56 LUA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,727 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 68,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake signs of previous binding

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 63,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,673 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,165 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Front and rear brakes very rusty

Front and rear steering and suspension components very rusty

Front brake discs distorted

Front headlamp lens tarnished

Front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

Front to rear brake pipes very rusty

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2021 59,165 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Front and rear brakes very rusty

Front and rear steering and suspension components very rusty

Front brake discs distorted

Front headlamp lens tarnished

Front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

Front to rear brake pipes very rusty

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,020 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Fuel filler neck pipes rusty

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,767 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,234 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,234 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,321 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 LUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

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

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