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AG08 RAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 127,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,972 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019
Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,594 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake low effort

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,694 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 42,835 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AG08 RAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG08 RAD, 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.

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What year was AG08 RAD registered?

AG08 RAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AG08 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 RAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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