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FJ09 VYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,597 mi
Last recorded148,597 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 148,597 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,083 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 133,486 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,448 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,634 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,879 miles

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?

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,750 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,750 miles

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.

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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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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FJ09 VYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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