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GU09 YVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 151,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 136,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 132,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,244 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2017 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 121,422 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn close to excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,165 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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GU09 YVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GU09 YVB, 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 GU09 YVB registered?

GU09 YVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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