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MV56 GUX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,627 mi
Last recorded114,627 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,627 miles

Undertrays fitted

n/s/f &n/s/r&o/s/r seat belts need assistance to retract

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted

n/s/f &n/s/r&o/s/r seat belts need assistance to retract

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,521 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,708 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,013 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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MV56 GUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV56 GUX, 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 MV56 GUX registered?

MV56 GUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 GUX safe to buy?

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