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MT08 TNK

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dash indicates battery and coolant temp fault suspect electrical fault

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s/r lamp unit poor fit due to body damage

Fail 8 Apr 2021 128,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average for two is .86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dash indicates battery and coolant temp fault suspect electrical fault

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s/r lamp unit poor fit due to body damage

Pass 29 Apr 2020 128,825 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,112 miles

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,474 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil level very low

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

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,473 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake wear warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil level very low

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

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,784 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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?

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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MT08 TNK 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 78.6%.

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 MT08 TNK, 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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MT08 TNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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