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BU09 VAD

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,728 mi
Last recorded174,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,728 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 168,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,031 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 167,031 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,281 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 147,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 145,966 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 139,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 133,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 123,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight cuts in tred pattern of o/s/f and n/s/f tyres but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,499 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has slight outter sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has slight outter sidewall damage and tread low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BU09 VAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU09 VAD, 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 BU09 VAD registered?

BU09 VAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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