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MT08 TNL

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 TNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s main beam slightly low compared to o/s.

Fail 29 Aug 2024 109,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s main beam slightly low compared to o/s.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,177 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 108,177 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall tear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 23 May 2018 75,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,593 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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MT08 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT08 TNL, 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 MT08 TNL registered?

MT08 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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