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GN56 WEW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,663 miles

EML on

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

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 140,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

EML on

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

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,735 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,726 miles

Emissions not tested Hole In Centre Silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 126,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,718 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,064 miles

both front tyres worn on edges ; 205/55/16

Fail 24 Jan 2018 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges ; 205/55/16

Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,380 miles

hand brake unbalanced in operation

under trays fitted

both rear tyres slight cracking developing between treads 205 / 55 / 16

Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slight cracking developing between treads 205 / 55 / 16

hand brake unbalanced in operation

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,917 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres badly cracking but not down to cords

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,241 miles

both rear tyres have fatigue cracks advise renewal

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,747 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,219 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 47,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,275 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 WEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

GN56 WEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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