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EK09 YTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 YTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 82,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 79,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,590 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK09 YTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK09 YTO, 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 EK09 YTO registered?

EK09 YTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 YTO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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