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AD57 WSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,225 mi
Last recorded87,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,225 miles

Surface corrosion at front and rear brake discs.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake wear warning illuminated on dash.

Front strut brace missing.

Slight fumes under bonnet at beginning of test but cleared.

Surface corrosion at front and rear brake discs.

Tyre obviously under inflated OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 81,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,875 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,875 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,205 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,205 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,234 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,217 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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AD57 WSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD57 WSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 WSJ registered?

AD57 WSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AD57 WSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 WSJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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