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GL55 BUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,921 mi
Last recorded63,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,124 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 45,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 42,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner tread not reached the cordes

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in the tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2019 42,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner tread not reached the cordes

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in the tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 34,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,840 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,377 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre side wall detrioted.

wish bone bushes detrioted n/s/f

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,195 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 18,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,262 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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GL55 BUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL55 BUT, 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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GL55 BUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is GL55 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 BUT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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