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GJ06 OUL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,885 mi
Last recorded57,885 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 OUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 42,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,028 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 38,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 26,641 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,669 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,028 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer walls deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,779 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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GJ06 OUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GJ06 OUL, 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 GJ06 OUL registered?

GJ06 OUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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