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GN56 VMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,037 mi
Last recorded111,037 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 111,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody sealer applied

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2025 100,884 miles

Under the vehicle undersealed applied.

Fail 5 Apr 2025 100,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle undersealed applied.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,671 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 99,671 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 96,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,802 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded and rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded and rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside front tyre low on pressure, TPMS warning on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,703 miles

Front Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre, outside repairable area

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre, outside repairable area

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,266 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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GN56 VMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN56 VMJ registered?

GN56 VMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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