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AE57 FSC

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,391 mi
Last recorded204,391 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 204,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 191,968 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 191,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended nearside belt centre row of seats (7.1.2 (c))

nearside front brake hose badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2017 180,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt left and centre of 2nd row of seats ()

nearside front brake hose outer skin splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2017 180,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt left and centre of 2nd row of seats ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake hose outer skin splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2017 180,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 153,820 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R tyres are worn on the edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2015 153,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R tyres are worn on the edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,239 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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AE57 FSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE57 FSC, 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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What year was AE57 FSC registered?

AE57 FSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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