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JB56 FDB

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

177,212 mi
Last recorded177,212 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 FDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 177,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 169,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 169,323 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 160,055 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 159,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 159,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 159,486 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/f brake stuck on. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,732 miles

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

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

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

slight body corrosion

Fail 30 May 2019 143,516 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2018 132,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 88,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,621 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

v belt cracked

wipers streaking

Oil leak

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

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

brake pad light flashing on

osr seatbelt rivet missing

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,606 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 26 Oct 2010 63,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,014 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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JB56 FDB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 86,706 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JB56 FDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JB56 FDB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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