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C18 TJB

2007 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,064 mi
Last recorded172,064 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl90,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 172,064 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,734 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 1 Mar 2024 166,653 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 27 Feb 2023 164,632 miles

Front both front tyres wearing thin centre tread

Front slight oil leak engine

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 161,234 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 161,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 155,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 152,429 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Fail 24 Feb 2020 152,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 146,887 miles

Central under covers to floor

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 26 Feb 2019 146,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all at back (1.1.11 (c))

Central under covers to floor

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 14 Feb 2018 138,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip check front pads (3.5.1g)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses cables hand brake linkages req wax oil grease now through out preventive maintenance does work

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn badly on edges-tread low,

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth

play developing in n/s & o/s lower track control arm ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,128 miles

suspension level sensor link rods seized/stiff

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,804 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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C18 TJB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 90,716 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 C18 TJB, 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 19 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 C18 TJB registered?

C18 TJB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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