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GL55 MFY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,298 miles

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

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

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

under body covers

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside washer jet poor/weak

Offside wing mirror loose, not insecure

sideskirts fitted, unable to check outer sills

undertrays fitted, unable to fully check

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,163 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 67,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,628 miles

Park brake travel almost maxxed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,207 miles

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

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

off side front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,265 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,717 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 MFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL55 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

GL55 MFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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