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GL06 EPA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,213 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,212 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,625 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,622 miles

Offside Front 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)

full underbody shields fitted

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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GL06 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL06 EPA, 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 GL06 EPA registered?

GL06 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is GL06 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 EPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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