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BT08 GXY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 122,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 122,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,951 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,951 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,908 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 107,908 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,996 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013
Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,904 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,490 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,517 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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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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What year was BT08 GXY registered?

BT08 GXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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