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FN08 WVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 100,822 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subrfame rear mount bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,822 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired JAKPOINT TO OUTER\SILL\CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced JAK\POINT (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH JAK\POINTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,150 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,150 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 96,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,373 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,502 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,369 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,056 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake disc very poor condition and 25% oval

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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FN08 WVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN08 WVJ, 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 FN08 WVJ registered?

FN08 WVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FN08 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 WVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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