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GU56 KKY

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,946 mi
Last recorded97,946 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025
Pass 30 May 2024 94,717 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 92,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,734 miles

front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min. thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,199 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside front corner damaged, but secure

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & under shields obscuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,255 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,353 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,353 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,566 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,644 miles

Front No plate slightly damaged

Front tyres low no edges

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,969 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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GU56 KKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU56 KKY, 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 GU56 KKY registered?

GU56 KKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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