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HV56 RXO

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,379 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,379 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,993 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,479 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted O/S To match (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Lens cracked and terminals distorted & corroded. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,690 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brakes hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers and under-shields fitted at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface's (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,816 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside washer jet weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,136 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,640 miles

heavy damage to n/s door mirror

o/s headlamp aim on upper limits

slight surface pitting on front inner brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,259 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 RXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV56 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

HV56 RXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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