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GP08 CZB

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 CZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 64,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension level uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 63,508 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension level uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,602 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension level uneven

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

Fail 17 May 2024 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension level uneven

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

Pass 19 May 2023 61,558 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension level uneven

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

Pass 27 May 2022 60,678 miles

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

slight play in steering joints

Fail 25 May 2022 60,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 May 2021 59,813 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 58,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,116 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,665 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,169 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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GP08 CZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP08 CZB, 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 GP08 CZB registered?

GP08 CZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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