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GV56 KJN

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,863 mi
Last recorded75,863 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,963 miles

Offside Front side wall scuffed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,706 miles

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Fail 2 Oct 2018 63,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,906 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,210 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,209 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,874 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 KJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

GV56 KJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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