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EX56 ATN

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ATN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,210 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,304 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 128,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,352 miles

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 122,349 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 116,449 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 101,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,588 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,587 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges no 2.4mm tyre cracking deterating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges not to cords on 2.1mm tyre cracking deterating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point misssing

Offside head light bracked cracked

Rear number plate lights dull

brake peddle antyslip worn

rear wiper spilt

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,761 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside head light bracked cracked

Rear number plate lights dull

Offside Front jacking point misssing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges no 2.4mm tyre cracking deterating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges not to cords on 2.1mm tyre cracking deterating (4.1.E.1)

brake peddle antyslip worn

rear wiper spilt

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,432 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,371 miles

front number plate poor

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/f wheel bearing appears to be getting noisy

service warning on !

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,634 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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EX56 ATN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX56 ATN, 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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EX56 ATN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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