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BV56 PCU

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,960 mi
Last recorded169,960 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 169,960 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2020 168,007 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats folds ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 159,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 147,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,210 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)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) showing cord (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) showing cord (2.2.D.2b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,924 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,652 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,872 miles

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)

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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BV56 PCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 PCU, 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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BV56 PCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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