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LN57 BAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,211 mi
Last recorded141,211 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the chassis rail - badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ ??? (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 128,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the chassis rail - badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ ??? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 199,023 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 185,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (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))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 166,444 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 166,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords and insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 150,481 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 150,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,230 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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LN57 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,722 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN57 BAA, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN57 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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