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GK56 XUO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,747 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,747 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,101 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2011 39,127 miles

Splits in inner walls of both rear tyres,no cords visible.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,829 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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GK56 XUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK56 XUO, 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 GK56 XUO registered?

GK56 XUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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