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KU56 BKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil This shock absorber has been leaking for a while due to the whole unit covered in old oil. Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split. Not allowing the screen to be cleared correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil This shock absorber has been leaking for a while due to the whole unit covered in old oil. Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,068 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,661 miles

Offside headlight condensated and beam pattern poor

both front and o/s/r metal brake pipes very poor condition at brake flexible hose fittings advise replacement of all three

Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,035 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear section

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,029 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU56 BKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KU56 BKK, 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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KU56 BKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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