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YR56 GNX

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,742 mi
Last recorded62,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 GNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 62,742 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,420 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 59,420 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,401 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 54,334 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brake performance below requirements (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 50,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 48,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 46,612 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 May 2019 46,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2018 45,060 miles

no emmisions detected

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,926 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,972 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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YR56 GNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR56 GNX, 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 YR56 GNX registered?

YR56 GNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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