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M17 GAT

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,354 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 140,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 122,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,738 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,823 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,439 miles

injector leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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M17 GAT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 79,036 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 M17 GAT, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 GAT registered?

M17 GAT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is M17 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 GAT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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