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FV06 GHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 124,951 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 124,949 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake leaver (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear door damaged but opens and closes

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Door / sill damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Jan 2024 98,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Door / sill damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,292 miles

Both n/s doors and sill damaged

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

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,426 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,859 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 4 Feb 2021 59,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,466 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 40,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 24,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 23,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,573 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,113 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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FV06 GHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV06 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 GHJ registered?

FV06 GHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is FV06 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 GHJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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