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SG06 GHX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,588 mi
Last recorded155,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 GHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 155,588 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 155,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,497 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 152,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel nut missing

Fail 15 Dec 2020 149,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel nut missing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,315 miles

parking brake just meet the minimum requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 132,068 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,235 miles

frt and rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,191 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

frt and rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,326 miles

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

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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SG06 GHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG06 GHX, 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 SG06 GHX registered?

SG06 GHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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