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BLA 27E

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,849 mi
Last recorded121,849 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 27E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,849 miles

Central Front Phone holder

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 121,798 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Phone holder

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine undertray some fixings missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexie very poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect looks like has had a fluid leak but dried out (5.3.2 (d))

Rear both rear park brake cables poor condition sheath perished and inner cable exposed

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 92,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,390 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,050 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,918 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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BLA 27E is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLA 27E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLA 27E registered?

BLA 27E is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BLA 27E safe to buy?

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