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GK56 XUT

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,781 mi
Last recorded50,781 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 50,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,196 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,663 miles

some rust on fuel filler pipe.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,328 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filler rusting, both front tyres worn to minumum

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,039 miles

Underside covered.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,055 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 XUT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

GK56 XUT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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