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K17 RAR

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 32088,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 RAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 135,535 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & Offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 133,520 miles

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

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & Offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pads wear sensor on but brake pads above legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,476 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both passenger and drivers (3.2 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on. all pads ok

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,476 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both passenger and drivers (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pad warning light on. all pads ok

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jun 2023 112,377 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2022 107,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok

Fail 18 Jun 2022 107,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok

Pass 19 Jun 2021 100,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 95,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,931 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,405 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 45,404 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,912 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,912 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,948 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 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
Full Mercedes-benz Gl 320 reliability report

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K17 RAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,690 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 RAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K17 RAR registered?

K17 RAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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