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GY56 FBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 110,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 107,066 miles

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front, inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front, inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipes corroding.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,368 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all three (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,319 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Front brake increase only just in limits (30%)

Nearside dip beam slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,457 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r road wheel damaged

slight front service brake inbalance

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,875 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R Tyres are perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres show slight signs of perishing -nail in nearside tread

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,327 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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GY56 FBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY56 FBJ, 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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GY56 FBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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