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HV57 WFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 WFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 160,673 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,783 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,937 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2019 116,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 107,737 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,734 miles

Front discs have rusty ridge inside edges

Front susp bushes worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front discs have rusty ridge inside edges

Front susp bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,654 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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HV57 WFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 90,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV57 WFZ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV57 WFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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