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5 MEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,747 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,811 miles

Front Inner Brake discs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush's starting to crack no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade worn,split

Fail 27 Sep 2018 115,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake discs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush's starting to crack no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade worn,split

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,668 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Visual discharge of smoke but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,716 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,290 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,152 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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5 MEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,798 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 MEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 MEJ registered?

5 MEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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