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FJ56 UEZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 UEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,916 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,402 miles

Front Brake Discs in Poor Condition

Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,396 miles

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

Front Brake Discs in Poor Condition

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,646 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ56 UEZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FJ56 UEZ, 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 FJ56 UEZ registered?

FJ56 UEZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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