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SL06 GWD

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,940 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank and filler pipes corroded.

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,501 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 126,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 201,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2019 124,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,394 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 105,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,283 miles

nearside front wheel tight to rotate

nearside rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,739 miles

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,951 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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SL06 GWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL06 GWD, 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 SL06 GWD registered?

SL06 GWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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