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AY09 GYO

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 100,234 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay diesel leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adj up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle looks like its unbolted (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 94,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 91,905 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,255 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,252 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 64,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,561 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2013 18,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,643 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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AY09 GYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 83,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 GYO, 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 17 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 AY09 GYO registered?

AY09 GYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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