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FP59 TSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Multiple dashboard warnings illuminated.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 129,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Puddle forms under engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking Leak in system,Air bag deflated. (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Multiple dashboard warnings illuminated.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple underside oil leaks.Engine and transmission areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,808 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,624 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,400 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,759 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,673 miles

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,915 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,537 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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FP59 TSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP59 TSV, 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 FP59 TSV registered?

FP59 TSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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