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H18 RCR

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 RCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,801 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))

Pass 28 May 2025 66,181 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer C/V GAITER SLIGHTLY LOSING GREASE.

Fail 14 Jun 2024 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer C/V GAITER SLIGHTLY LOSING GREASE.

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,180 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 36,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 30,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,896 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,336 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,799 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 24,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,146 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,352 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,554 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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H18 RCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H18 RCR, 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 H18 RCR registered?

H18 RCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for H18 RCR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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