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LS09 UWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,374 mi
Last recorded145,374 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 32083,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 145,374 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 143,298 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 141,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,321 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,292 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,971 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,332 miles

Oil leak ()

offside air suspension low

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,057 miles

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt os and ns rear rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 74,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

child seat fitted to Nearside Rear seat

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

child seat fitted to Nearside Rear seat

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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LS09 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS09 UWO, 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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LS09 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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