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PJ06 GZB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breath pipe

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 91,929 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breath pipe

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 90,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 89,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (sump-plug ? ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand-brake travel high

Pass 10 May 2023 88,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake squeal

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler neck and breather

Fail 10 May 2023 88,343 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake squeal

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler neck and breather

Pass 19 May 2022 86,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some oil present around gearbox area

Fail 16 May 2022 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some oil present around gearbox area

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 85,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,871 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 81,871 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 77,226 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY bald outer edge wearing close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filler pipe VERY corroded,LEAKING?

Fail 27 Jun 2019 76,821 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY bald outer edge wearing close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filler pipe VERY corroded,LEAKING?

Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe VERY corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 63,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe VERY corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,680 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,634 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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PJ06 GZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 PJ06 GZB, 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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PJ06 GZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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