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SY06 LBA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,602 mi
Last recorded160,602 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 160,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 157,141 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 150,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,195 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 124,582 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 124,582 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer egde

surface rust rear brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer egde

surface rust rear brake discs

Pass 22 May 2010 82,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 72,907 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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SY06 LBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY06 LBA, 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 SY06 LBA registered?

SY06 LBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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