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K300 HMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,098 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,312 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 30 Dec 2024 89,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats and n/s rear seat (centre row) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

centre rear seat belt stalk cover missing.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats (middle row) and n/s rear seat ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

o/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,115 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s middle and n/s rear seats ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s middle and n/s rear seats ()

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,915 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 50,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 44,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2016 44,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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K300 HMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K300 HMS, 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 K300 HMS registered?

K300 HMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is K300 HMS safe to buy?

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