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BP57 YSM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 YSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,297 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside front washers poor

positive terminal under bonnet no cover

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 11 Aug 2014 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside front washers poor

positive terminal under bonnet no cover

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,786 miles

emissions to clean to get a reading

Fail 12 Aug 2013 81,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,755 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

glow plug warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

glow plug warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,938 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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BP57 YSM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP57 YSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP57 YSM registered?

BP57 YSM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BP57 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 YSM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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