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GJ56 LWF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 108,425 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,216 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,246 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,014 miles

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,899 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,239 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front wiper blade det

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wiper blade det

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,991 miles

srs light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,204 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,601 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,941 miles

both rear tyres under legal limit and mis shaped

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 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LWF, 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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GJ56 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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