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MK09 GFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,280 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 100,276 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt In boot area ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear reflecter

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

Pass 24 May 2017 79,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2016 71,533 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Both front shock absorbers VERY weak !!

Pass 13 May 2013 45,340 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 45,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front shock absorbers weak!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 35,465 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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MK09 GFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK09 GFY, 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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What year was MK09 GFY registered?

MK09 GFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is MK09 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 GFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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