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L800 NAD

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 NAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 150,138 miles

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))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,156 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 144,074 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,810 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 132,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,029 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Feb 2020 111,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 102,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,297 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L800 NAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L800 NAD, 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 L800 NAD registered?

L800 NAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is L800 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 NAD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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