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J8 GYF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,534 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,648 miles

Central exhaust corrosion on centre box around bracket

Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust corrosion on centre box around bracket

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,597 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow by 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 69,357 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,804 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 45,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,790 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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J8 GYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J8 GYF, 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 J8 GYF registered?

J8 GYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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