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J10 UUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,746 mi
Last recorded157,746 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 157,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,455 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 141,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front + rear component build up corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2021 137,804 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 137,804 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 134,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Third row seats folded away

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 72,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,145 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J10 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J10 UUD, 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 J10 UUD registered?

J10 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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