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BE53 DAF

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 DAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,951 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer c,v boot slight loss of grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,638 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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BE53 DAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BE53 DAF, 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 BE53 DAF registered?

BE53 DAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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