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GY06 FMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 102,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,195 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 are NOT REPAIRABLE 215/45R17 91W ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 are NOT REPAIRABLE 215/45R17 91W ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,339 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,158 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 68,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,946 miles

advise both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

advise hand brake travel high

advise metal fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

advise hand brake travel high

advise metal fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,274 miles

advise 2 child seats fitted to rear seats,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2015 46,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise 2 child seats fitted to rear seats,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise off side rear seat belt damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise off side rear seat belt damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted to off side rear seat,unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,200 miles

advise child seat fitted to off side rear seat , unable to inspect adult seat belt

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front brake pads inner wearing low

advise hand brake travel high

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,783 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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GY06 FMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY06 FMJ, 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 GY06 FMJ registered?

GY06 FMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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