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GX56 YCP

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,452 mi
Last recorded96,452 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 YCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL. 205/55/16 winter tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,832 miles

Condensation in N/S/R lamp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

LHD headlamps fitted to vehicle. Beam image within spec

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Significant (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,239 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 92,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed FRONT JOINT HAS NO FIXINGS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 145,718 miles

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

LHD headlamps fitted - beam image criteria only just met

Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,225 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,131 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

LHD headlamp fitted at present

Offside Headlamp "flickers", significant at start-up

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 139,131 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump runs (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

LHD headlamp fitted at present

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp "flickers", significant at start-up

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

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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GX56 YCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX56 YCP, 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 GX56 YCP registered?

GX56 YCP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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