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GLZ 833

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 833
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,185 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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GLZ 833 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GLZ 833, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLZ 833 registered?

GLZ 833 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is GLZ 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 833 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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