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AO10 EAK

2010 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl81,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 EAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 145,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,037 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 90,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,939 miles

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

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

all road wheels rubbing on plastic wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2016 61,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)

tow ball and socket inaccessable

Fail 4 May 2016 61,578 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensated (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)

tow ball and socket inaccessable

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

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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AO10 EAK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 81,567 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 AO10 EAK, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO10 EAK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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