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KA57 FHW

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,768 mi
Last recorded217,768 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 FHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 217,768 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 201,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 201,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 190,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 171,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 155,806 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 155,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Lower suspension shroud. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 122,998 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,372 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz Gl reliability report

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KA57 FHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KA57 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA57 FHW registered?

KA57 FHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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