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A23 LKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 109,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 99,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,727 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/50/20 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/50/20 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,966 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 34,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 34,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,604 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 24,604 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,370 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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A23 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 87,109 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 LKA registered?

A23 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is A23 LKA safe to buy?

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