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EY08 RXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,630 mi
Last recorded100,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 100,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,189 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning on dash

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bag incorrectly seated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge wear (275 55 19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,105 miles

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

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

Front tyres edge wear

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

glow plug light on

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,104 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))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front tyres edge wear

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

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,347 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear exhaust clamp cracked still secure

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated coords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear exhaust clamp cracked still secure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,336 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 48,057 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,472 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,923 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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EY08 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,722 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 RXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY08 RXM registered?

EY08 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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