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LF56 CUA

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,474 mi
Last recorded148,474 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 148,474 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 138,026 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 118,160 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

park brake effort only just met and little reserve travel,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,963 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,891 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs have some wear

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,978 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 6 Oct 2009 12,981 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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LF56 CUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF56 CUA, 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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LF56 CUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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