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AO06 GMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 84,782 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes - near joint with rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,523 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes - near joint with rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 78,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,576 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 74,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 69,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 52,950 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres wear on edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vibration from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,596 miles

low effort rear service brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,526 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to fuel tank filler neck

Superficial damage to outer sidewall of NSF tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,918 miles

Slight damage to rear bumper.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,146 miles

No option to choose transmission variant on vehicle selection. Vehicle is automatic not manual

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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AO06 GMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO06 GMZ, 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 AO06 GMZ registered?

AO06 GMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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