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RX56 SXY

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,594 mi
Last recorded187,594 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 187,594 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 162,966 miles

COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,057 miles

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

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

o/s & n/S rear air suspension unit link arms deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 136,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/S rear air suspension unit link arms deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil Level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,456 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,456 miles

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

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

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

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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RX56 SXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX56 SXY, 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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What year was RX56 SXY registered?

RX56 SXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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