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2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration529 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,043 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,182 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroding on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,219 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to boot full of personal belongings.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,537 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,379 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,315 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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529 BAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 529 BAN, 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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529 BAN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is 529 BAN safe to buy?

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