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MW57 CPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,085 mi
Last recorded200,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 CPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 200,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 193,968 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 193,968 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2019 176,722 miles

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 176,717 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,938 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 158,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 13 Oct 2016 133,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

slight damage to nearside lower side bar

Fail 28 Sep 2013 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine noisy

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baby seat fitted nearside front ,offside middle outer and middle inner seats

damage evident offside rear lower back panel

Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,171 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

baby seat fitted nearside front ,offside middle outer and middle inner seats

damage evident offside rear lower back panel

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,152 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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MW57 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MW57 CPY, 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 MW57 CPY registered?

MW57 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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