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GT06 ELJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,451 mi
Last recorded181,451 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT06 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 181,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 145,958 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,782 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 69,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 48,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,581 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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GT06 ELJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GT06 ELJ, 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 GT06 ELJ registered?

GT06 ELJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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