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BT08 KBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,140 mi
Last recorded166,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 166,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 152,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 152,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,934 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp masks/convertors fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,366 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,078 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 KBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT08 KBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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