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HW57 DTO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,089 mi
Last recorded82,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 DTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 82,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,347 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms lower buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,759 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension weak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,328 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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HW57 DTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW57 DTO, 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 HW57 DTO registered?

HW57 DTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HW57 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 DTO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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