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AP06 GSV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,854 mi
Last recorded180,854 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 GSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 180,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 180,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 177,704 miles

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

long hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2019 174,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 167,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play on inner tir rod

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

Rear rear fuel tank pipe slight corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 167,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play on inner tir rod

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

Rear rear fuel tank pipe slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 161,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides mains+cannot fully see (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,052 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake lever is nearing the end of its reserve travel

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake lever is nearing the end of its reserve travel

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked

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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AP06 GSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP06 GSV, 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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AP06 GSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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