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GV56 KHB

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 134,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 126,117 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,404 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 90,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,471 miles

Fuel tank filler neck pipes heavily corroded

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,979 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,977 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,419 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,373 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 33,373 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,762 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 KHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KHB, 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 GV56 KHB registered?

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

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