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BG57 CYF

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,447 mi
Last recorded190,447 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 32088,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 190,447 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2025 190,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipes in to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

1x rear exhaust clamp loose

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

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

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

Offside Reverse light not working

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 183,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 183,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2023 178,142 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 171,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,880 miles

covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 167,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 162,230 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 157,076 miles

vehicle has just met park brake efficiency16%

Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 152,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 144,414 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 144,414 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

puncture in nsf tyre

puncture in osr tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

puncture in nsf tyre

puncture in osr tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,943 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)

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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BG57 CYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG57 CYF, 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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BG57 CYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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