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J5 YUV

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,209 mi
Last recorded91,209 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,209 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 91,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,875 miles

N/S/F wheel has been repaired

O/S/F tyre has a cut (not reaching the cord)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,446 miles

offside handbrake cable casing broken and corroded but operation at present not affected

Fail 17 Dec 2010 63,295 miles

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

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside handbrake cable casing broken and corroded but operation at present not affected

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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J5 YUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J5 YUV, 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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What year was J5 YUV registered?

J5 YUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is J5 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 YUV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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