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AX08 NCD

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,150 mi
Last recorded131,150 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 131,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 125,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible

Nearside wiper blade showing deterioration

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 123,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both front to rear pipes. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside front brake slight binding when rotated by hand. Attention advised

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,661 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN

ALL FOUR DISCS WORN

Nearside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o.s.r tyre bolt in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,600 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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AX08 NCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AX08 NCD, 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 AX08 NCD registered?

AX08 NCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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