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GF06 WGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 114,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,655 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,845 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 42,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/55h16

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged (cords not exposed)

run flat indicator on

Pass 12 May 2012 35,079 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 21,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,822 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)

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 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF06 WGU, 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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GF06 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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