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SE06 GBF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 102,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,574 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 86,101 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 86,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 6 May 2016 74,913 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 74,913 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes signs of overheating , suggest having the brakes serviced

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,017 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes signs of overheating , suggest having the brakes serviced

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,330 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,894 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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SE06 GBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SE06 GBF, 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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SE06 GBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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