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EY08 TGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 TGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,503 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 149,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 141,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 141,520 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 131,935 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2018 131,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 97,216 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 97,216 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 83,601 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 1 May 2013 70,554 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,764 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,094 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 TGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TGZ, 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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EY08 TGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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