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GL56 PJA

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,313 mi
Last recorded165,313 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 PJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 165,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 162,293 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 162,293 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,997 miles

metal brake pipe corrosion, o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge, nail in n/s/r tyre

n/s/r shocker slight damp, front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,682 miles

3rd row of seats folded away

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

3rd row of seats folded away

oil level on min

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,660 miles

n/s front tyre wear on outter edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,678 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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GL56 PJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL56 PJA, 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 GL56 PJA registered?

GL56 PJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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