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EK08 HXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,712 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 99,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 99,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 89,195 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 82,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 82,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 77,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted. OSF is a summer tyre

Offside Coolant leak heavy coolant leak from OS of engine. ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside door mirror indicator damaged but still functional

Offside suspension sagged on OS due to level sensors being seized.

Rear Oil leak heavy oil leak from rear of engine ()

Fail 11 May 2017 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch shattered and rubbing on tyre (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted. OSF is a summer tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Coolant leak heavy coolant leak from OS of engine. ()

Offside Rear Winter tyre fitted. NSR summer tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside door mirror indicator damaged but still functional

Offside suspension sagged on OS due to level sensors being seized.

Rear Oil leak heavy oil leak from rear of engine ()

Pass 23 May 2016 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 65,356 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 61,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,079 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 53,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,988 miles

Both parking brake cable outers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake pedal rubber worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning on dash board for rear bulb not working on, all lights needed for MOT test present

Pass 3 May 2011 45,068 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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EK08 HXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK08 HXZ, 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 EK08 HXZ registered?

EK08 HXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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