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HF57 DBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 156,290 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 156,290 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,248 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 122,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,585 miles

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

SRS lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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HF57 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,722 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF57 DBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF57 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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