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GL56 JDZ

2006 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 JDZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,181 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 80,187 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 76,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2022 69,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,001 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 63,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,293 miles

Front brake pads low

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

engine oil on min

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,492 miles

Coil light on

Front pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2018 55,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 55,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,731 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,619 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,534 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 25,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 25,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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GL56 JDZ is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 JDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL56 JDZ registered?

GL56 JDZ is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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