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R18 HSB

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,334 mi
Last recorded78,334 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 HSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 78,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,585 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,418 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,802 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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R18 HSB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R18 HSB, 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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R18 HSB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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