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MF56 KXK

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,815 mi
Last recorded178,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 KXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 178,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 178,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 167,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 167,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted RETAINING SPRING MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 150,962 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 137,728 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 137,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 126,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 126,277 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working In wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,815 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seats folded not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seats folded not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,319 miles

Rear rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,319 miles

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

Rear rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,150 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,809 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,200 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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MF56 KXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MF56 KXK, 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 MF56 KXK registered?

MF56 KXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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