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GV06 TPF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,800 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre low on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear indictors fading to white

offside and centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged close to excessive but still functioning at time of test nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside and nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism's poor

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre low on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear indictors fading to white

offside and centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged close to excessive but still functioning at time of test nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside and nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism's poor

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,187 miles

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Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,180 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,868 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside and nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism's poor

offside rear seatbelt buckle damaged close to excessive but still functioning at time of test

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside and nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism's poor

offside rear seatbelt buckle damaged close to excessive but still functioning at time of test

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,679 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,150 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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GV06 TPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 TPF, 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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GV06 TPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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