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SP06 LDA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,689 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 86,622 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel intermittently pedal goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 15% efficiency - fail (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to centre pipe join - clamp partly missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both outer hoses where metal brake pipe connects (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s backplate badly corroded - o/s backplate missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished - slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess all cables also corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both outer hoses where metal brake pipe connects (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks - worn/perished bushes(casings also corroded) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 86,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,263 miles

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

Nearside Front brake plate corroding

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,372 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has very small hole, letting out grease

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,655 miles

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

n/s/f brake disk corroded

o/s/f brake disk heavily corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2014 36,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,283 miles

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

front brake disks corroded

long travel at handbrake lever

rear brake disks heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside rear disc face pitting

advise signs offside rear brake may be binding/hot at times

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,260 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 27,251 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,310 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on its outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SP06 LDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP06 LDA, 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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SP06 LDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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