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AO56 GGP

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 149,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 149,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 143,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 131,528 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 120,646 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,646 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,145 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 112,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,571 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,571 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,220 miles

Engine running to clean to be able to record any smoke test results

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

No smoke reading detected

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,613 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,945 miles

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

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

emmissions too little too be recorded

wipers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,367 miles

emmisions too low to be tested (zero ppm)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emmisions too low to be tested (zero ppm)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,209 miles

emissions to low to be mesured

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,354 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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AO56 GGP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO56 GGP, 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 AO56 GGP registered?

AO56 GGP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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