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WP06 GWC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 96,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 93,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 86,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 82,435 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 82,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,703 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,767 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 42,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 38,725 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,179 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 27,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,804 miles

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

Some LED's in centre brake light not working.

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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WP06 GWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP06 GWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP06 GWC registered?

WP06 GWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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