2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 320 3.0L Diesel · LS09 UWN

The 2026 vehicle, a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 320, currently stands at 202,098 miles with a MOT record spanning from November 2025 to December 2023. The tester flagged no defects in the most recent test on 2025-11-13, indicating that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity since that date. However, the progression of the MOT history reveals a significant gap between the 2023-12-09 test and the 2022-12-03 test, where the 2022 entry was recorded at 159,106 miles. This suggests a period of reduced mileage use or a hiatus in the vehicle's operational history, which is consistent with typical patterns for older cars where owners may have driven less frequently or maintained the car for extended periods. The mileage accumulation pattern indicates that the vehicle has experienced substantial wear on the drivetrain and suspension components over the last 17 years. The 2009 age of the car implies that the engine and transmission have been subject to continuous mechanical stress, which is a primary driver for the 11,888 miles per year average. The 2024-11-30 test at 188,551 miles confirms that the vehicle has accumulated roughly 11,888 miles annually, placing the total mileage well within the expected range for this age group. While the 2025-11-13 test shows no defects, the lack of a 2023-12-09 test entry creates a notable gap that requires verification of the vehicle's performance during the intervening years. To assess the vehicle's roadworthiness, the buyer must inspect the suspension and braking systems for any signs of wear, binding, or corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. The 2025-11-13 test at 202,098 miles revealed no defects, but the 2022-12-03 test at 159,106 miles suggests that the front and rear suspension bushings and coil springs may have accumulated wear over the last decade. The 2023-12-09 test at 173,881 miles indicates that the 2023-12-03 test at 159,106 miles was likely performed on a vehicle that had been driven less frequently or had been stored for a long time, which is a common occurrence for older models. The 2021-12-08 test at 142,520 miles further confirms that the 2021-12-03 test at 159,106 miles was likely performed on a vehicle that had been driven less frequently or had been stored for a long time, which is a common occurrence for older models. In summary, the 2026 vehicle is roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates that the vehicle has experienced significant wear on the suspension and braking components over the last 17 years. The 2025-11-13 test at 202,098 miles shows no defects, while the 2022-12-03 test at 159,106 miles suggests that the front and rear suspension bushings and coil springs may have accumulated wear over the last decade. The 2023-12-09 test at 173,881 miles confirms that the 2023-12-03 test at 159,106 miles was likely performed on a vehicle that had been driven less frequently or had been stored for a long time, which is a common occurrence for older models.