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GL06 TYP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,238 mi
Last recorded33,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 33,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,008 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outter sidewall

offside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,677 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 TYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

GL06 TYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is GL06 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 TYP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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