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B18 FEM

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,741 mi
Last recorded187,741 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 187,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 184,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 177,215 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 177,213 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35 R22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35 R22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 171,025 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 162,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 162,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 135,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread and sidewall 285/35/R22 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,266 miles

emmisions to low to be messured

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,763 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,763 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B18 FEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B18 FEM, 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 B18 FEM registered?

B18 FEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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