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AP08 FNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,098 mi
Last recorded154,098 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 154,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 145,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF + NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,660 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit 295/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit 295/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front underbody trays missing

Fail 18 Apr 2024 136,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split badly perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure badly perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit 295/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit 295/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front underbody trays missing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2021 121,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Oct 2021 121,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 117,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 111,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Bumper repair but not adequately

Fail 7 Apr 2017 104,476 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,488 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,765 miles

Both the front brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 61,959 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front brake pads wearing low

Both rear brake pads wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Glow plugs stays on

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 15,600 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AP08 FNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 FNZ, 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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AP08 FNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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