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OIL 9243

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,250 mi
Last recorded140,250 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9243
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,250 miles

Rear handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 127,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 116,311 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,476 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 109,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 105,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,864 miles

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

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 2 May 2017 88,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,078 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

slight wear and score marks on all front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,571 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres slight wear on edges

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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OIL 9243 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OIL 9243, 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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OIL 9243 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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