2006 Mercedes B-Class 1.5L Petrol · SM56 LTY
2006 Mercedes B-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 76,091 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM56 LTY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2016
- 76,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 LTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes B-Class (SM56 LTY) between December 2009 and October 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SM56 LTY Mileage History
- 09/12/200923,086 mi
- 14/12/201031,071 mi+7,985 mi
- 09/12/201139,788 mi+8,717 mi
- 26/11/201246,694 mi+6,906 mi
- 10/10/201352,807 mi+6,113 mi
- 17/10/201352,807 mi
- 13/10/201458,841 mi+6,034 mi
- 13/10/201565,936 mi+7,095 mi
- 14/10/201565,938 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/201675,992 mi+10,054 mi
- 21/10/201676,091 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 7,719 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SM56 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SM56LTY.
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
VOLVO
V90
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
MERCEDES B-CLASS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.