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GN56 UWH

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 UWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 146,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both getting dull (4.1.4 (b))

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))

underneath rear end corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,888 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 139,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking Filler hose and breather hoses leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft joint gaiter split

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,017 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joint gaiter is split

Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,269 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joint gaiter is split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside No. plate light dim.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,505 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,072 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,582 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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GN56 UWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GN56 UWH, 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 GN56 UWH registered?

GN56 UWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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