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GJ06 UFE

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,917 mi
Last recorded164,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 164,917 miles

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 164,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 163,946 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 144,016 miles

Central exhaust system outer skin corroded but not leaking

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake tolerance just met. Advise adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Apr 2023 129,623 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass damage

Nearside Front wing mirror signal not working

Rear exhaust box heat cover rusty

Rear parking brake needs attention

Fail 3 Apr 2023 129,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror signal not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake needs attention

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,168 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,497 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Inlet to the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,348 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,455 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,949 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 51,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,012 miles

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

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

both rear discs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,012 miles

both rear discs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre starting crack/split

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,439 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 UFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GJ06 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

GJ06 UFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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