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GD56 FAM

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,209 mi
Last recorded190,209 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 190,209 miles

central exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 186,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 186,520 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge cords will be through very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 180,640 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 180,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 157,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 131,655 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,907 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,681 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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GD56 FAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GD56 FAM, 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 GD56 FAM registered?

GD56 FAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GD56 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD56 FAM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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