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ES52 MEX

2010 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,897 mi
Last recorded150,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl81,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES52 MEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,897 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge of tread also tread is starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 126,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,461 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,622 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,855 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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ES52 MEX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 81,567 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 ES52 MEX, 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 16 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 ES52 MEX registered?

ES52 MEX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is ES52 MEX safe to buy?

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