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GV56 KGO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 96,874 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake lever travel too high, need adjustment!! (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 52,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,561 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,756 miles

TWO NAILS IN O/S/F TYRE.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,197 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and tread distorting

Rear brake discs corroded and noisy, low efficiency due to corrosion, borderline pass

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,918 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 KGO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV56 KGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 KGO registered?

GV56 KGO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is GV56 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 KGO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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