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GF08 UKM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 90,420 miles

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

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

oil leak under car

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 77,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 65,758 miles

ADVISE BOTH OUTER LEVEL SENSOR LINKAGE SEIZING

ADVISE EXHUST BRACKET CRACKING ON REAR OF GEARBOX

ADVISE N/S/REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER CRACKED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2014 65,758 miles

ADVISE BOTH OUTER LEVEL SENSOR LINKAGE SEIZING

ADVISE EXHUST BRACKET CRACKING ON REAR OF GEARBOX

ADVISE N/S/REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER CRACKED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2014 65,590 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,743 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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GF08 UKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF08 UKM, 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 GF08 UKM registered?

GF08 UKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GF08 UKM safe to buy?

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