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GW55 JVM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 JVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,437 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,008 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,499 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,890 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs worn

offside headlight damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs worn

offside headlight damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,314 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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GW55 JVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

GW55 JVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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