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GJ56 BWA

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 94,215 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,696 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 90,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded - unable to fully inspect due to thick grease - advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,567 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe [rear section] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,057 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 55,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,168 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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GJ56 BWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ56 BWA, 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 GJ56 BWA registered?

GJ56 BWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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