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LM09 DAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,798 mi
Last recorded228,798 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 228,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 196,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 166,055 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,017 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,811 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,794 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 lower part of lamp with stop lamp (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,929 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,104 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 55,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,228 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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LM09 DAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 83,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM09 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM09 DAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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