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BF56 EBP

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 130,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2015 119,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,437 miles

off side front outer cv boot wet but no leak found

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,532 miles

Cut in O/S/R tyre sidewall,ply not exposed.

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

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

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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BF56 EBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF56 EBP, 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 BF56 EBP registered?

BF56 EBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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