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CU56 OVK

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,330 mi
Last recorded103,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,456 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight power steering leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2023 88,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,495 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,700 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 80,501 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 80,402 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,347 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,192 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,036 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,972 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CU56 OVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU56 OVK, 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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What year was CU56 OVK registered?

CU56 OVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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