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GP06 VFR

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,029 mi
Last recorded164,029 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 164,029 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank to filler ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 164,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank to filler ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 157,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 157,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 152,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 139,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 120,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,089 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,957 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL Pads low. (3.5.1g)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,957 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL Pads low. (3.5.1g)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust box corrsion

exhaust box support missing

front near side spring rubbering on wheel arch liner

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,983 miles

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,352 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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GP06 VFR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP06 VFR, 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 GP06 VFR registered?

GP06 VFR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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