MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rip in rear o/s tyre sidewall
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure axle wiring loom. fouling strut and steering rack (1.9.2a)
Rear both park brake outer cables split
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
oil leak?
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?
Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ09 VYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FJ09 VYL, 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 FJ09 VYL registered?
FJ09 VYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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