MERCEDES GL2007 · 4.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 133,382 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes since a failure in 2022, suggesting that the current ownership is proactively addressing issues before they result in MOT failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 11,390 miles recorded between November 2023 and December 2024, followed by a more modest increase of 462 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This irregular accumulation suggests the vehicle may sit for extended periods or is used sparingly, which can occasionally lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, perished seals, or brake fluid degradation compared to high-mileage motorway-run vehicles. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system and chassis. Given the Mercedes-Benz GL's age and weight, the inspector should check for signs of fatigue in the air suspension bellows and wear on the control arm bushings. While the October 2022 failure at 110,998 miles indicates a specific issue was rectified, verifying the structural integrity of the subframe and exhaust mounting points for corrosion remains vital to ensure deep-seated rust has not compromised the vehicle's longevity.