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FP08 EYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 128,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2026 128,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2025 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,976 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Balding On Inner Edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,343 miles

Air suspension low but bags have air in

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,207 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 73,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,928 miles

both front tyres bald on inside

both rear tyres have nails

n/s c.v gaitor pin hole

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,158 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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FP08 EYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP08 EYM, 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 FP08 EYM registered?

FP08 EYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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