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GF08 VYN

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 118,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,329 miles

both front tyres getting low

nsr secondary side light inop

oil leaks

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low

nsr secondary side light inop

oil leaks

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,510 miles

covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,078 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 VYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GF08 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

GF08 VYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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