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GF56 CSU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,327 mi
Last recorded140,327 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 140,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 137,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,498 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 129,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,670 miles

nearside parking brake may need adjustments or repairs

Fail 4 Aug 2021 124,670 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

nearside parking brake may need adjustments or repairs

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tyre pressure monitor system lights on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,390 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,739 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 5 Jun 2014 70,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 56,575 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,486 miles

Front brake discs worn, advise replacement when new pads are fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,458 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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GF56 CSU 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 GF56 CSU, 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 GF56 CSU registered?

GF56 CSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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