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KR08 WLW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 112,984 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable casing is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2013 61,116 miles

emission limits were tested & met but the d.s m could not register the readings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,238 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,226 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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KR08 WLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KR08 WLW, 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 KR08 WLW registered?

KR08 WLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is KR08 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 WLW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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