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GV06 CHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,899 mi
Last recorded175,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 175,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 175,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 172,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 172,341 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 166,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 161,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,373 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,698 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 110,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,365 miles

Front brake discs very worn

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake high travel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,628 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GV06 CHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV06 CHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV06 CHZ registered?

GV06 CHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is GV06 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 CHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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