MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both sides. handbrake cables corroded/deteriorated
all suspension components corroded
body inner sills corroded, both sides
exhaust corroded
rear drive shafts corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sides, driveshafts corroded
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sides, driveshafts corroded
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All 4 tyres worn, treads close to limit
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing damaged (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
All 4 tyres worn, treads close to limit
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle casing damaged (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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BT08 GXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 BT08 GXY, 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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BT08 GXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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