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CE56 GXS

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,327 mi
Last recorded205,327 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 205,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front anti role bar linkage bent

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 197,907 miles

Nearside Front anti role bar linkage bent

Fail 3 Dec 2022 197,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti role bar linkage bent

Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,576 miles

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

Nearside mirror indicator lense damaged

Offside mirror indicator lense damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 182,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror indicator lense damaged

Offside mirror indicator lense damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,938 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,919 miles

Offside Front brake pad warning sensor broken and display showing wear

Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer circumferance of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner circumferance of tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake pad warning sensor broken and display showing wear

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,870 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,940 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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CE56 GXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE56 GXS, 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 CE56 GXS registered?

CE56 GXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 GXS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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