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YE56 LFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 133,815 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 120,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,123 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,356 miles

both front tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,571 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 67,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,999 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,995 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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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YE56 LFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YE56 LFZ, 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 YE56 LFZ registered?

YE56 LFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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