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GL58 UGR

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 UGR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,245 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,137 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake bind

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

slight drag rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2018 65,927 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight drag rear brakes

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,894 miles

frt tyres badly worn inner edges

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,945 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front inner brake pads are worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front roadwheel dented

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,596 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,666 miles

n/s/f wheel rim dented

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,387 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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GL58 UGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL58 UGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GL58 UGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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