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G213 RTT

1989 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

7,201 mi
Last recorded7,201 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 RTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 2,135 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 2,128 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,210 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 98,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 95,803 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both offside front & nearside front body sill pannels have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,803 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both offside front & nearside front body sill pannels have slight corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2010 93,272 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,272 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,296 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AP PRESENTED WITH 4 PASSENGER SEATS AVALIBLE TO TEST

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,884 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 78,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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G213 RTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G213 RTT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G213 RTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G213 RTT shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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