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EK06 GFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,282 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake requires attention

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer jet poor, nearside provides sufficient fluid

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,476 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside washer jet inoperative, nearside provides sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,495 miles

Both front to rear at rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Fail 22 Nov 2023 126,495 miles

Both front to rear at rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 123,234 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,238 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 109,234 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 101,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 74,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 74,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 65,468 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs well worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 39,135 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)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge, causing humming noise when driving.

Fail 13 May 2010 39,135 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge, causing humming noise when driving.

Pass 19 May 2009 8,028 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,237 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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EK06 GFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK06 GFJ, 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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EK06 GFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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