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EN57 FNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,525 mi
Last recorded171,525 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 FNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 171,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

battery light on dash

Fail 25 Nov 2021 171,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

battery light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,113 miles

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

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

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

advise alignment

Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise alignment

both front tyres have badly worn outer sidewalls and shoulders

Fail 6 Nov 2019 150,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise alignment

both front tyres have badly worn outer sidewalls and shoulders

Pass 23 Nov 2018 136,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 16 Nov 2018 136,623 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 13 Nov 2017 125,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/50W20. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,795 miles

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 14 Nov 2016 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure at shock absorber rubber grommet not secured (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) hose twisted at calliper end (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure at shock absorber rubber grommet not secured (3.6.B.4a)

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,498 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,597 miles

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

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

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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EN57 FNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN57 FNX, 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 EN57 FNX registered?

EN57 FNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 FNX safe to buy?

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