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GK06 BYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,308 mi
Last recorded103,308 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 103,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 103,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 97,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,697 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,925 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,914 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged & loose but not likely to fall from vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,829 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,606 miles

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

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

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

n/s hand brake 91 o/s 176 .

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,274 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,296 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,605 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,253 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GK06 BYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK06 BYJ, 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 GK06 BYJ registered?

GK06 BYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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