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AK57 YKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,006 miles

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

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

UDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 May 2020 138,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 123,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 111,883 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,943 miles

Front Both front metal brake pipes covered with grease

Nearside Front Suspension unit slightly higher than the rest fitted to vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,889 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Both front metal brake pipes covered with grease

Nearside Front Suspension unit slightly higher than the rest fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension unit slightly higher than the others fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded across rear of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2016 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Corrosion on Front to rear metal brake pipe across vehicle

Fail 19 May 2016 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Nearside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Corrosion on Front to rear metal brake pipe across vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 84,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Small cut in O/S front tyre not showing plys

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,452 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz Gl reliability report

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AK57 YKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK57 YKZ, 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 AK57 YKZ registered?

AK57 YKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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