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GK06 YPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,910 mi
Last recorded185,910 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 YPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 185,910 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

max travel on handbrake 18% reading

Fail 9 Feb 2024 185,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

max travel on handbrake 18% reading

Pass 15 Feb 2023 172,326 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 172,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 162,231 miles

both front cv boots deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2022 162,231 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front cv boots deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2021 148,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,768 miles

h/brake effort on limit o/s weaker

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,493 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 137,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,672 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 125,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,241 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,881 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

front washers weak.

nearside front fog lamp not working.

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit.Metal and cuts in tread.

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn.

rear tyres cracking and worn uneven on inner edges.

rear washers not working.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,545 miles

belly plate(s) cracked

belly plates fitted to underside restricting veiw of testable components

headlight level adjuster detatched from dashboard

nsr brake disc outer face 60 /70 % corroded

osf seat belt chafed slightly ( trapped in seat adjuster at time of test)

tyre flat warning displayed (tyre pressures seem ok)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

belly plate(s) cracked

belly plates fitted to underside restricting veiw of testable components

headlight level adjuster detatched from dashboard

nsr brake disc outer face 60 /70 % corroded

osf seat belt chafed slightly ( trapped in seat adjuster at time of test)

tyre flat warning displayed (tyre pressures seem ok)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YPZ, 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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GK06 YPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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