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LN08 DAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 DAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,587 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 96,585 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both sides 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion underside vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All discs have surface corrosion

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 81,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tape over bumper

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 69,015 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,996 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,653 miles

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

nail in nearside rear tyre / tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,992 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,527 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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LN08 DAO 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 66.7%.

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 LN08 DAO, 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 LN08 DAO registered?

LN08 DAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LN08 DAO safe to buy?

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