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LS08 OFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,100 mi
Last recorded183,100 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 183,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 168,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 155,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted covering some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four side just left 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,916 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 135,916 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 118,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 102,609 miles

NSR parking brake cable has rubbed through/split.

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)

Fail 26 May 2016 102,609 miles

NSR parking brake cable has rubbed through/split.

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

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,262 miles

All level sensors arms are siezing

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth on one side

Unable to fully test osr and rear most seat belts as seats folded

Pass 28 May 2014 65,184 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 46,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,491 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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LS08 OFJ 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 81.3%.

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 LS08 OFJ, 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 LS08 OFJ registered?

LS08 OFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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