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OE08 OAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 98,191 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,140 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,368 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (1st Row Passenger Seats) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside (2nd Row Passenger Seats) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,314 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,271 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,271 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,232 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley test

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)

all discs worn and rear o/s pads are low

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

no emission print out (reading to low)

oil leak and oil at min level!

r/o/s tyre very low on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,913 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

most tyres worn to 3.5-4mm

oil leak (slight)

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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OE08 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OE08 OAW, 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 OE08 OAW registered?

OE08 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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