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MH08 EJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,417 miles

Misting of oil around both steering rack boots

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside centre row seat belt tongue stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside lower tailamp inop

Only partial visual check on rear most seat belts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,417 miles

Misting of oil around both steering rack boots

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside centre row seat belt tongue stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside lower tailamp inop

Only partial visual check on rear most seat belts

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,902 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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MH08 EJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,722 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH08 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MH08 EJL registered?

MH08 EJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MH08 EJL safe to buy?

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