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GL55 EUA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,240 mi
Last recorded104,240 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,240 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 104,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 103,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,411 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,316 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 96,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,471 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,870 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 65,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,053 miles

tyre size different front and rear

Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,053 miles

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

tyre size different front and rear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,377 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,448 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn unevenly on outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,650 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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GL55 EUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL55 EUA, 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 GL55 EUA registered?

GL55 EUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is GL55 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 EUA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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