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GL06 TYK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 94,583 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel high hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction object on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,499 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel. requires adjustment.

under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2018 60,228 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel. requires adjustment.

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 50,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,054 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 35,719 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 31,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,347 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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GL06 TYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL06 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

GL06 TYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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