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PE55 JGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 126,543 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 126,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,799 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,638 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 113,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated FILLER NECK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

filler neck corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs/grease (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,074 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,144 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,898 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,031 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,029 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,163 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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PE55 JGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE55 JGU, 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 PE55 JGU registered?

PE55 JGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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