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BF56 GKC

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes to flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted, obscuring the view of chassis and brake components

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,525 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 66,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,952 miles

Emissions not detected

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 55,952 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,982 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,143 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 42,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,243 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,550 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,505 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 3 Sep 2012 22,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,968 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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BF56 GKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF56 GKC, 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 BF56 GKC registered?

BF56 GKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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