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MF56 VOT

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 92,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edge

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 92,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edge

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,148 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,120 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 76,119 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,901 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,300 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 59,300 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,830 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 15 Jul 2016 47,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service overdue light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,577 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,003 miles

both nearside front and rear tyers close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,960 miles

Parking brake warning light inoperative

Screw in nearside rear tyre

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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MF56 VOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF56 VOT, 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 MF56 VOT registered?

MF56 VOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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