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GK56 XUV

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,169 mi
Last recorded46,169 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 43,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,879 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 41,879 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 39,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit un even tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 39,079 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit un even tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 34,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,396 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,396 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to N/S/F tyre side wall

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,steering and suspension system owing to covers fitted unable to check O/S/R seat belt fully owing to seat back rest not fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully check brake,fuel pipes,rear top shock absorbers mounting owing to covers fitted

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 XUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

GK56 XUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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