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LK08 MZD

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 MZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 154,954 miles

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

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

Nearside exhaust tip damaged/twisted

Nearside running board/side step damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 154,954 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside exhaust tip damaged/twisted

Nearside running board/side step damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,975 miles

Nearside N/SIDE RUNNING BOARD/STEP DAMAGED

Offside Front O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER THAN N/S/F

Fail 18 Apr 2018 135,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS/AIR BAG LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Nearside N/SIDE RUNNING BOARD/STEP DAMAGED

Offside Front O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER THAN N/S/F

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,222 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

Fail 20 Apr 2017 118,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight crack in front no.plate

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

vehicle ride height uneven at rear

Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight crack in front no.plate

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,932 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED..BRAKE LIGHT SUBSTITUION LIGHT ON..CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES..

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,506 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,093 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre tread pattern cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,755 miles

Glow plug light on

NS side step damaged

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 11 May 2011 28,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear disc lipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear disc lipped

Pass 11 May 2011 28,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear disc lipped

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear disc lipped

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,205 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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LK08 MZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LK08 MZD, 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 LK08 MZD registered?

LK08 MZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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