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AJ56 VZE

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,610 mi
Last recorded143,610 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,610 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,688 miles

advice on adjust front washer jets and bumper washer jets

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear brake discs

advice on further look at run flat lights on tyres

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipes advice further look at

Fail 22 Apr 2021 136,688 miles

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

advice on adjust front washer jets and bumper washer jets

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear brake discs

advice on further look at run flat lights on tyres

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipes advice further look at

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,272 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,147 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 120,146 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside front caliper binding

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,373 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 97,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,898 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,459 miles

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

rear of car is sitting down a bitt on n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,091 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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AJ56 VZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 90,716 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 AJ56 VZE, 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 19 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 AJ56 VZE registered?

AJ56 VZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is AJ56 VZE safe to buy?

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