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LG09 VUA

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 119,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 115,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 115,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 106,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,336 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,652 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (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 23 Mar 2015 52,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,915 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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LG09 VUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG09 VUA, 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 LG09 VUA registered?

LG09 VUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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