MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip pad slight worn
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
Brake pedal anti-slip pad slight worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of area
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV08 XCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HV08 XCS, 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 HV08 XCS registered?
HV08 XCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 21 March 2008.
Is HV08 XCS safe to buy?
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