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GL55 SWX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,143 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,157 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-both front ball joints have slight play-o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,232 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low- parking brake passed on limits and lever slight travel-

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,640 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,640 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 70,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,893 miles

Under trays fitted front to back of car

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,824 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,820 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,570 miles

Nearside headlight aim on upper limit

Nearside rear indicator discoloured

Rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,816 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,470 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 SWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

GL55 SWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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The MOT history for GL55 SWX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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