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FE59 XUY

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,288 mi
Last recorded149,288 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 144,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 139,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 121,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,518 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,422 miles

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

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

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 2 Oct 2015 83,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve stem deteriated

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,233 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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FE59 XUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE59 XUY, 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 FE59 XUY registered?

FE59 XUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 XUY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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