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FL59 HSY

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,124 mi
Last recorded131,124 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 131,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,194 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,972 miles

undertrays fitted

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 127,972 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,985 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2023 123,985 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,675 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 68,329 miles

Outer Brake cable damaged both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,972 miles

rear seatbelts cannot be tested seats not fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,203 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,614 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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FL59 HSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL59 HSY, 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 FL59 HSY registered?

FL59 HSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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