MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre has slight tear on tread
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Side repeater not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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GN56 XWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?
GN56 XWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.
Is GN56 XWU safe to buy?
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