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FN56 GMV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,639 mi
Last recorded108,639 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,639 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,083 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,964 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 104,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,754 miles

Front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven worn on the inner edge and cracked on the outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven worn on the inner edge and cracked on the outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill's

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 28 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill's

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,936 miles

slight wear on front tyres

front pads wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,382 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,701 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,267 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 31,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,602 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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FN56 GMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN56 GMV, 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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FN56 GMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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