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HV59 XKY

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 99,761 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,997 miles

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 90,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded - worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes & Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 90,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs worn - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes & Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,116 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge also on wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and on wear bars

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 51,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CUTS IN TREAD OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DO NOT APPEAR DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CHORDS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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HV59 XKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV59 XKY, 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 HV59 XKY registered?

HV59 XKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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