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D19 ARW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 168,955 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,518 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 165,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 159,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 150,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,886 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure indicator inoperative

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 126,929 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,806 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,396 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,373 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s centre band below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside slight play in front / rear bottom bottom ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,918 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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D19 ARW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 D19 ARW, 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 D19 ARW registered?

D19 ARW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is D19 ARW safe to buy?

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