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A7 GLF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,668 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 97,668 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,698 miles

EML light on.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML light on.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 93,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 91,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,647 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,879 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 89,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,594 miles

Engine Malfunction Light on.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 88,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Malfunction Light on.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,635 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner an outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,710 miles

E.M.L light is on

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

front flexi in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,239 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,239 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,344 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,742 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 7 May 2010 45,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,706 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)

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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A7 GLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 A7 GLF, 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 A7 GLF registered?

A7 GLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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