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MR51 ENF

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 121,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,146 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,709 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,808 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,213 miles

nearside front tyre has weather cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,108 miles

exhaust system noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,050 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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MR51 ENF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR51 ENF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR51 ENF registered?

MR51 ENF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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