1999 Mercedes-Benz GL 5.5L Petrol · V162 KRL
1999 Mercedes-Benz GL (5.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 192,483 km. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GL
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 192,483 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V162 KRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 192,483 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V162 KRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Gl (V162 KRL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
V162 KRL Odometer History
- 13/08/2024179,831 km
- 25/08/2025186,355 km+6,524 km
- 18/09/2025186,355 km
- 09/09/2026192,483 km+6,128 km
- 09/09/2026192,483 km
Average of roughly 6,102 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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