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AO06 GNV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 140,396 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 140,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 132,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 120,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,556 miles

O/s rear tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,797 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,834 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 44,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,953 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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AO06 GNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GNV, 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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AO06 GNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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