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GW55 JPY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,938 mi
Last recorded121,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside front and nearside rear tyre tubeless valves perished

Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside front and nearside rear tyre tubeless valves perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

left front tyre nearly bald on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

left front tyre nearly bald on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,968 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,703 miles

many testable items not visible due to plasstic under trays

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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GW55 JPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW55 JPY, 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 GW55 JPY registered?

GW55 JPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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