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SO56 NHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 32086,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 131,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,196 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,352 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner surfaces, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose, corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose, corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front CV boot, slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,980 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,992 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight lipping/corrosion on front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,299 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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SO56 NHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO56 NHU, 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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SO56 NHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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