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EK59 LZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,192 mi
Last recorded138,192 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,192 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 138,192 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,652 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,098 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre very low on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,068 miles

No smoke detected

Off side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing low

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 62,068 miles

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

No smoke detected

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,170 miles

No smoke detected.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 52,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

No smoke detected.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,236 miles

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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EK59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK59 LZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK59 LZO?

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What year was EK59 LZO registered?

EK59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is EK59 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LZO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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