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LD56 VDY

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,973 mi
Last recorded170,973 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 170,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 157,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 97,808 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,122 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 70,118 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,354 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,013 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,635 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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LD56 VDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LD56 VDY, 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 LD56 VDY registered?

LD56 VDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is LD56 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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