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FY56 WUW

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,530 miles

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

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

handbrake release deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2024 129,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

handbrake release deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,520 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery light on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Front wipers are slightly smearing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm and has a nail

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,392 miles

advise nearside front cv gaitor weeping grease.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,562 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,447 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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FY56 WUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY56 WUW, 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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FY56 WUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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