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MA08 NCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,257 mi
Last recorded202,257 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 202,257 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower bumper missing

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

parking brake release lever incomplete function not effected

Fail 16 May 2023 202,250 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension airbag not correctly located

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower bumper missing

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

parking brake release lever incomplete function not effected

Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,269 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,369 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 28 Nov 2016 67,464 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,284 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2013 49,152 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,354 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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MA08 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA08 NCV, 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 MA08 NCV registered?

MA08 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MA08 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 NCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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