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EK08 VBP

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 91,701 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 91,700 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 84,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 77,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,177 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative Air (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 67,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,776 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,755 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 28,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,891 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 VBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

EK08 VBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 VBP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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