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SH06 GVP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,221 mi
Last recorded129,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 GVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 129,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 129,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,412 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,075 miles

play in inner arms

under tray fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,096 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,342 miles

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

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,629 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

sills and under car covered

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,002 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE. SLIGHT SPLITS IN INNER TREAD.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,002 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE. SLIGHT SPLITS IN INNER TREAD.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,086 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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SH06 GVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH06 GVP, 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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SH06 GVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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