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EY56 GVT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,742 miles

Offside Front Inner gearbox gaiter damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner gearbox gaiter damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,119 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 19 Aug 2016 72,160 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,884 miles

Rear centre seat belt cover missing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear centre seat belt cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,677 miles

Both rear tyres, tread wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,050 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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EY56 GVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red 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 EY56 GVT, 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 EY56 GVT registered?

EY56 GVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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The MOT history for EY56 GVT 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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