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FE56 ZKF

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl88,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ZKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 146,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 146,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 135,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 135,967 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,991 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 130,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,161 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 May 2016 92,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 83,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,431 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,500 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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FE56 ZKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE56 ZKF, 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 FE56 ZKF registered?

FE56 ZKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is FE56 ZKF safe to buy?

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