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AF57 RVV

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,752 mi
Last recorded145,752 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 32088,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 145,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight movement on lock to lock

Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 118,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,041 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,113 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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AF57 RVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,690 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 AF57 RVV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 RVV registered?

AF57 RVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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