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GJ06 XWA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 134,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 94,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,126 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,398 miles

BRAKE LIGHTS SHOWING FAULT ! ALL LIGHTS WORKING OK"

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM SHOWING FAULT

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,464 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,976 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,978 miles

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

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 XWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

GJ06 XWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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