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KW56 BMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,997 mi
Last recorded183,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 183,997 miles

All suspension comp sub frames and sills corroded age related

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 181,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 177,350 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 174,605 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective join flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Rear most seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 167,463 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet struts deteriorated/corroded (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 162,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,281 miles

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

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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 149,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 148,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,241 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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KW56 BMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KW56 BMZ, 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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KW56 BMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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