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EJ56 KPF

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,671 mi
Last recorded146,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,318 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 140,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexi hose cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Door mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,051 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,924 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 127,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,631 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge below legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/50r20 - Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,631 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge below legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/50r20 - Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,979 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 73,979 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,875 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ56 KPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ56 KPF, 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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EJ56 KPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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