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MK56 XMW

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

Silver Petrol 6063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A67,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XMW
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee SRT-8 A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,063cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear axle hub seal leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle hub seal leaking oil

heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jul 2023 77,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle hub seal leaking oil

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 61,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,608 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 56,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,600 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 47,527 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 47,526 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,855 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A?

Based on 2,164 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
4,049
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
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MK56 XMW is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A in Silver with a 6,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 67,051 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK56 XMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK56 XMW is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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