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WJ09 UOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,344 mi
Last recorded135,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 UOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,344 miles

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

Undercarriage rusty all over

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,915 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 126,890 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced output very poor (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,088 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,763 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All side glass windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All side glass windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,565 miles

Child seat x2 fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2016 36,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete WORN TO METAL (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cuts in outer side wall

tyre pressure indicator light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 19,647 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre cuts in outer side wall

tyre pressure indicator light on

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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WJ09 UOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WJ09 UOU, 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 WJ09 UOU registered?

WJ09 UOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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