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LF56 GGK

2006 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class57,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 GGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 91,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam adaptor fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2021 91,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside, hub / knuckle assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged, also headlamp aim at minimum & image slightly vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside, hub / knuckle assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim at minimum, adjuster appears worn

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low also see advisory (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 38% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder, tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside, hub / knuckle assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp aim at minimum

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn on outer

Offside rear and both front tyres are cracking

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn on outer

Offside rear and both front tyres are cracking

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Steering damper bush has slight play

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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LF56 GGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 57,368 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 G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF56 GGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF56 GGK registered?

LF56 GGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LF56 GGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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