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DEO 181W

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,874 mi
Last recorded126,874 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEO 181W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,317 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 124,242 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,192 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 115,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,812 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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DEO 181W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DEO 181W, 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 DEO 181W registered?

DEO 181W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is DEO 181W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEO 181W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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