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J400 SWE

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 133,890 miles

parking brake low effort

Pass 7 Nov 2024 131,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,183 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil residue engine area's

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%

Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,522 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Insecure rubbing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Side light not working.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,315 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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J400 SWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J400 SWE, 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 J400 SWE registered?

J400 SWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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