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GF56 GGK

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 51,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 51,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 48,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,622 miles

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

o/s/r bumper damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Washer jet just meets requirements

Offside Rear bumper taped

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 33,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,535 miles

Front Washers not fully covering screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2016 26,353 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front Washers not fully covering screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,826 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 GGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol 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 GGK, 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 GGK registered?

GF56 GGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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