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AB07 EWB

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,034 mi
Last recorded186,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 186,034 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch/ mud guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear mud guard loose

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 178,009 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 178,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 161,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 158,764 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 158,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 154,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 138,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,325 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,739 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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AB07 EWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 90,716 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 AB07 EWB, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB07 EWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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