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GN56 WTU

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 72,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 72,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 60,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,160 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 WTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN56 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

GN56 WTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GN56 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 WTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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