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GL53 GGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,877 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 123,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 118,792 miles

oil leak front of engine

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,341 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,290 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle unsafe due to suspension faults (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,244 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle unsafe due to suspension faults (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,121 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 93,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,134 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear discs slightly worn

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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GL53 GGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 GGG, 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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GL53 GGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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