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GF56 GCY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,497 mi
Last recorded136,497 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 136,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears all perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet and offside rear door damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2023 136,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary kind (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 119,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,784 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,192 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,229 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,618 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,263 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 GCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

GF56 GCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is GF56 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 GCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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