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GV56 DDX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,336 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r brake disc rusted

Fail 14 Nov 2020 123,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r brake disc rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 111,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 111,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre feathered

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank and pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 4 Nov 2017 84,029 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 84,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 646,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs inner surfaces in very poor condition and rear outer surfaces in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,486 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating.osf brake disc inner surface deteriorating.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs deteriorating.osf brake disc inner surface deteriorating.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,285 miles

osf tyre close to legal limit. [reset internal headlamp aim control; were too low].

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,476 miles

front brake discs worn.osr tyre badly cracked/perished wall to tread area (BORDERLINE PASS!) appears close to revealing cords?

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,080 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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GV56 DDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV56 DDX, 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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GV56 DDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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