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SP56 LWX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,325 mi
Last recorded160,325 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 160,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,954 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 149,954 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,669 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met the test requirements

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,717 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,144 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,022 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,020 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,306 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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SP56 LWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP56 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 LWX registered?

SP56 LWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is SP56 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 LWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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