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RJ06 GGU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,087 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,746 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 104,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 104,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,551 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,365 miles

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,463 miles

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

engine management light on

front both tyres side wall cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front both tyres side wall cracking

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,258 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,011 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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RJ06 GGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ06 GGU, 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 RJ06 GGU registered?

RJ06 GGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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