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BF06 GKE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,102 mi
Last recorded141,102 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,085 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 137,199 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n.s and o.s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 137,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n.s and o.s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 126,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 126,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,353 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 116,349 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 107,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,637 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 82,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag warning light is illuminated

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,724 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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BF06 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF06 GKE, 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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BF06 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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