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HX57 WCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,506 mi
Last recorded146,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 146,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear. Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 142,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from various points (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,697 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,712 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,709 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,114 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes inside suspension arms (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,114 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes inside suspension arms (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,315 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,453 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,187 miles

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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HX57 WCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX57 WCA, 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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HX57 WCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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