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EA55 NAT

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 NAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 132,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber wearing through

front jacking points corroded and holed

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,687 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables cracked and swollen (1.1.15 (a))

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 15 Mar 2024 128,681 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not road worthy with o/s/f suspension collasped (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight machine wont setup correctly with lean on car due to o/s/f suspension issue (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected leg wont raise so sat on bump stop (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables cracked and swollen (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion on all suspension and brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 85,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 60,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have some cuts

corrosion to rear suspension components

front discs worn

long parking brake travel

nsf outer tyre wall damaged

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 36,031 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,655 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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EA55 NAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA55 NAT, 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 EA55 NAT registered?

EA55 NAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is EA55 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 NAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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