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AH03 TOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,614 mi
Last recorded101,614 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 TOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,512 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,858 miles

Emissions too clean at 0.00

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,857 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions too clean at 0.00

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 63,503 miles

Front windscreen has sticker in swept area

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Fail 31 May 2018 63,503 miles

Front windscreen has sticker in swept area

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,081 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 57,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,215 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,267 miles

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,968 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,188 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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AH03 TOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AH03 TOW, 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 AH03 TOW registered?

AH03 TOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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