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J15 NGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 146,800 miles

Steering rack bushes worn but not excessively

Fail 20 Sep 2023 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,262 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 118,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 111,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,076 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,076 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,201 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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J15 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J15 NGE, 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 J15 NGE registered?

J15 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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