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GF55 XFV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 130,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,142 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 98,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,509 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,583 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,starting to perish and wear unevenly

advise exhaust centre section corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre exhaust section corroding

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre exhaust section corroding

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,414 miles

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

advise off side front seat belt webbing slight damage

Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

advise off side front seat belt webbing slight damage

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,007 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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GF55 XFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF55 XFV, 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 GF55 XFV registered?

GF55 XFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is GF55 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 XFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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