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YE56 LHC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,866 mi
Last recorded277,866 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 277,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 265,262 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Mar 2022 251,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 251,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 148,032 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside inner cv boot cracking slightly

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 140,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside inner cv boot cracking slightly

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,757 miles

Brake pads warning message on

Non standard head light bulbs fitted

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,261 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,195 miles

Engine covers & undertrays obscure some components.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,128 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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YE56 LHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YE56 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

YE56 LHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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