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B15 CRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 48,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 45,122 miles

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

o/s side repeater deteriorated but visible from rear

Fail 23 Jun 2022 45,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,676 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 38,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 20,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,771 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 17,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,835 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 11,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B15 CRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 87,109 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 B15 CRJ, 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 17 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 B15 CRJ registered?

B15 CRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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