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FG56 GWO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,318 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 57,264 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both NS and OS. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 34,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,577 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,512 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 14,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 12,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,728 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and scoured

Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 10,383 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,076 miles

both front tyre wall`s perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,510 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test

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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FG56 GWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG56 GWO, 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 FG56 GWO registered?

FG56 GWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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