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L666 LTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,888 mi
Last recorded120,888 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 113,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,732 miles

Front Both front tyres have slight wear on the outer edges of the tread. 275/50 R20 19W

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,338 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,083 miles

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,539 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate light dim.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper smear = recommend blades.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,097 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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L666 LTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L666 LTY, 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 L666 LTY registered?

L666 LTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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