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YP56 GAO

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,159 mi
Last recorded54,159 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 54,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 48,450 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

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

Parking brake travel.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 19 Dec 2024 48,450 miles

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

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

Parking brake travel.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,545 miles

Offside Rear H/brake slightly low on performance

Fail 19 Dec 2023 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 31,808 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 31,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,089 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 30,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,112 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,701 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 24,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,979 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,985 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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YP56 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP56 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP56 GAO registered?

YP56 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is YP56 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 GAO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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