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E5 MTA

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 MTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,955 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 116,656 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 116,656 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 116,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,899 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,879 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,878 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 55,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,421 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 48,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 36,106 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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E5 MTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 E5 MTA, 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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E5 MTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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