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BV56 WZE

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 163,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 163,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 157,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 155,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 155,267 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 139,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,328 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,686 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

handbrake cables from main cable to nearside and offside corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 116,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

handbrake cables from main cable to nearside and offside corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,974 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,190 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,709 miles

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 WZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV56 WZE, 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 WZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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