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GF06 EWS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 EWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tire walls damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,634 miles

advise grease on offside cv boot but no split found

advise inspection seriously reduced due to undertrays

advise nearside rear seat belt outer case damaged

advise no inspection to footwell due to covers

advise offside front tyre low and wearing on edge

advise offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edge

advise slight play in offside rack

Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise grease on offside cv boot but no split found

advise inspection seriously reduced due to undertrays

advise nearside rear seat belt outer case damaged

advise no inspection to footwell due to covers

advise offside front tyre low and wearing on edge

advise offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,214 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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GF06 EWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF06 EWS, 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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What year was GF06 EWS registered?

GF06 EWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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