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HV56 OJN

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2023 112,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,374 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

oil dampness around gearbox sump area

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,529 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,829 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,956 miles

advise corrosion forming on hand brake cables

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,637 miles

advise nearside very rear seat belt stork casing broken

advise slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,391 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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HV56 OJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV56 OJN, 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 HV56 OJN registered?

HV56 OJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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