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R17 GMA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 GMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,557 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing X4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023

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 25 Jul 2022 110,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,251 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,251 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,874 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,777 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,542 miles

corner lamp n/s/f inop

Fail 24 Jan 2012 64,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corner lamp n/s/f inop

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSF tyre outer wall has a cut but not exposing the ply

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF inner tyre wall going bald.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2009 34,518 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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R17 GMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R17 GMA, 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 R17 GMA registered?

R17 GMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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