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AY56 ZNC

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,734 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,646 miles

Front subframe bushes worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,317 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,415 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,833 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,241 miles

osr tyre low on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,238 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

osr tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,832 miles

nearside outer hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,363 miles

n/s/r outer hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,333 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2010 42,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,320 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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AY56 ZNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 ZNC, 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 AY56 ZNC registered?

AY56 ZNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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