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KJ56 ASO

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,759 mi
Last recorded135,759 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 ASO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 135,759 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 135,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front screw in tyre

advise oil leak to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,346 miles

Both front lower suspension rear bushes split but have no excessive movement

Both front outer cv gaitors holed but still prevent the ingress of dirt

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

Rear brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,346 miles

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

Both front lower suspension rear bushes split but have no excessive movement

Both front outer cv gaitors holed but still prevent the ingress of dirt

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

Rear brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 56,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,591 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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KJ56 ASO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ56 ASO, 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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KJ56 ASO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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