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L88 KHA

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 KHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,753 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2025 116,009 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 115,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 109,800 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 109,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 103,512 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 97,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,462 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,265 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,265 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed rear (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,265 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 53,010 miles

both front tyres worn on out side edg

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,400 miles

O/S/R seat missing,O/S/R seatbelt webbing damaged,no seat for seatbelt to fit into

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,378 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L88 KHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 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 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 L88 KHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 KHA registered?

L88 KHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is L88 KHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 KHA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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