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GJ56 BWF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 59,475 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,983 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,115 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 43,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,507 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,551 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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GJ56 BWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ56 BWF, 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 GJ56 BWF registered?

GJ56 BWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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