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LT09 BRF

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl87,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 BRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,070 miles

Front front fog lights not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,026 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front fog lights not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 62,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 62,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,382 miles

both front tyres and both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,208 miles

Front brake hoses, brackets not secured with cable ties against struts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,412 miles

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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LT09 BRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT09 BRF, 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 LT09 BRF registered?

LT09 BRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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